Client Community Engagement Fellow
About The Position
Apply for NLADA’s inaugural Client & Community Advocacy Fellowship. Be a part of NLADA’s first cohort working around the country to improve client outcomes and engagement. This position is the Client Community Engagement Fellow at Michigan Indian Legal Services. NLADA is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in delivering legal services to those who cannot afford counsel. We provide advocacy, guidance, information, training, and technical assistance for members of the equal justice community, especially those working in public defense and civil legal aid. For more than a century, we have connected and supported people across the country committed to justice. Because the quality of justice in America should not depend on how much money a person has, NLADA leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity for all by promoting excellence in delivering legal services for people who cannot afford counsel. Our strategy toward equal justice is focused on equity and centering the voices of directly impacted communities. The chosen Fellow will serve at Michigan Indian Legal Services. MILS is a statewide provider of free legal services to low-income Native Americans and tribes. MILS represents Indian individuals, families, tribes and organizations in cases that span a range of tribal and federal Indian law cases. Main office located in Traverse City, Michigan. Qualified candidates from across the state of Michigan will be considered. Fellowship Structure The Client Community Engagement Fellow will be a full-time staff member of Michigan Indian Legal Services and will work closely with MILS staff and leadership. The Fellow will: Work primarily from the Michigan Indian Legal Services office or remotely within Michigan Receive day-to-day supervision from Michigan Indian Legal Services Participate in weekly professional development trainings and cohort sessions hosted by NLADA Collaborate with other Fellows across the country as part of NLADA’s national fellowship cohort PROJECT GOAL To optimize the client journey at Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS) by modernizing internal service delivery systems and deepening integration within the Michigan Civil Justice Ecosystem, ensuring that Tribal members encounter a seamless, culturally responsive, and efficient path to justice.
Requirements
- Be a Client or former Client based upon NLADA’s definition
- Be at least 18 years old (no upper age limit)
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Be available full-time for 18 months
- Commit to serving four days per week at a host site + Friday NLADA trainings
- In the NLADA community, the definition of client includes those who have received either civil legal aid or public defense services, and community advocate refers to former clients who are now working alongside civil legal aid and public defenders to improve equal justice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
