Yale Law School Public Interest Fellow

Michigan Advocacy Program • Detroit, MI

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

MIRC is a legal resource center for immigrant communities. The three pillars of our work are: (1) direct legal services, (2) systemic advocacy, and (3) community education and engagement. MIRC is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to individuals and families with low-income, Michigan’s immigrant communities, older adults, and adults with disabilities through several statewide programs. Visit michiganimmigrant.org and http://michigansas.org/ for more information.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite.
• Access to a reliable internet connection if intending to work remotely some of the time.
• Must reside in Michigan or Ohio by the first date of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience, especially related to immigration and poverty.
• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish.
• Relevant lived experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal services to immigrant communities.
• Engage in systemic advocacy.
• Conduct community education and engagement.

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Starting salary of $60,000 based on years of relevant experience
• Generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental and flexible spending accounts.
• Option for an annual $1,500 payout if staff do not require health benefits
• Generous leave policy allowing staff to accrue 3 weeks paid vacation the first year
• 15 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment.
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level