Staff Attorney (Jackson)
About The Position
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) seeks a staff attorney for its Jackson, Michigan office. This position will primarily focus on representing clients facing eviction in Jackson and Hillsdale Counties, with opportunities to assist clients with public benefits and other related legal areas. The role requires the ability to represent clients in court, both in-person and virtually. This is a hybrid position requiring weekly in-person work in Jackson, Michigan. LSSCM is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which has a 50-year history of providing civil legal aid to those unable to afford an attorney. MAP's mission is to advance the safety, independence, and economic stability of individuals affected by poverty, racism, and oppressive systems by increasing access to justice and working for systemic solutions.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan.
- Ability to communicate with a broad range of people, particularly those in crisis or unfamiliar with the legal system.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations through lived or learned experience.
Nice To Haves
- Legal aid experience.
- Court experience.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients facing eviction in Jackson and Hillsdale Counties.
- Assist clients with public benefits and other related legal areas.
- Represent clients in court, both in-person and virtually.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $64,946 depending on experience.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Option for an annual $1,500 payout if health benefits are not required.
- 3 weeks paid vacation in the first year.
- 15 paid holidays.
- 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment.
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Unionized program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
