POSITION: The Michigan Legal Help Program (MLH) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its team of advocates. Staff attorneys are an integral part of MLH’s work to help self-represented litigants in Michigan better understand their rights and how to enforce those rights, as well as working to make the system more equitable for people facing legal issues without an attorney. This is a unique opportunity to use your JD to create high-impact tools and resources to help people better advocate for themselves in our civil justice system.
All MLH staff are based out of the Ypsilanti office with either a hybrid or 100% remote work schedule. Candidates must reside in Michigan.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: In 75% of civil cases in state court, at least one side does not have an attorney. The Michigan Legal Help Program (MLH) works to address this inequity by democratizing access to legal information and working to make the court process more accessible for people navigating legal issues without a lawyer. MLH operates the nationally-recognized Michigan Legal Help website, which is used by over 2 million people each year, and provides:
MLH also provides technical assistance and program support to libraries, courts, and other community organizations that have programs to assist members of their community with their legal issues.
MLH is a program within Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to Michigan’s low-income residents, Michigan’s immigrant communities, and seniors, through several statewide programs. MSAS is administered by the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which provides access to the justice system for those who need it the most through civil legal aid offices and statewide advocacy programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Staff Attorney responsibilities include:
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam. Applicants must have:
We value analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to serving people with low income and underserved populations through lived or learned experience. Experience with Michigan courts and court processes, whether as an individual navigating legal issues, an advocate, or a court employee, is also helpful. Applicants must be able to work with Microsoft Office and Google Suite and be comfortable learning new technology interfaces. Experience in housing and/or consumer law is preferred, but not required.
POSITION: The Michigan Legal Help Program (MLH) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its team of advocates. Staff attorneys are an integral part of MLH’s work to help self-represented litigants in Michigan better understand their rights and how to enforce those rights, as well as working to make the system more equitable for people facing legal issues without an attorney. This is a unique opportunity to use your JD to create high-impact tools and resources to help people better advocate for themselves in our civil justice system.
All MLH staff are based out of the Ypsilanti office with either a hybrid or 100% remote work schedule. Candidates must reside in Michigan.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: In 75% of civil cases in state court, at least one side does not have an attorney. The Michigan Legal Help Program (MLH) works to address this inequity by democratizing access to legal information and working to make the court process more accessible for people navigating legal…
BENEFITS: This is a full-time position with a salary starting at $60,000 depending on experience. MAP offers a generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts. If staff do not require health benefits, they have the option to take an annual $1,500 payout in addition to the base salary paid over the course of the year. MAP also has a generous leave policy with 3 weeks paid vacation in the first year and 15 paid holidays, as well as a 401K retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment. MAP is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
BENEFITS: This is a full-time position with a salary starting at $60,000 depending on experience. MAP offers a generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts. If staff do not require health benefits, they have the option to take an annual $1,500 payout in addition to the base salary paid over the course of the year. MAP also has a generous leave policy with 3 weeks paid vacation in the first year and 15 paid holidays, as well as a 401K retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment. MAP is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
TO APPLY: Please complete an application and submit your resume and cover letter. Access the application here: https://miadvocacy.bamboohr.com/careers/160.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
TO APPLY: Please complete an application and submit your resume and cover letter. Access the application here: https://miadvocacy.bamboohr.com/careers/160.
Applications will be…