Staff Attorney
About The Position
The Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI) is seeking two full-time attorneys with a demonstrated commitment to public interest advocacy to serve as a Staff Attorney in our MI Community, Home, and Health Ombudsman Program. This program represents long term care consumers who want to receive services and support in their own homes and communities instead of in nursing homes as well as individuals with dual Medicare and Medicaid enrollment. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: MEJI advocates for and represents low-income older adults and people with disabilities on issues related to long term care, healthcare, benefits, elder abuse, and individual rights. MEJI houses the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, the MI Health Link and MI Choice, Community Transition Services and PACE Ombudsman Programs, and it engages in litigation and systemic advocacy efforts on behalf of vulnerable adults. MEJI 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 meji.org and michigansas.org for more information.
Requirements
- Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan or qualified to be admitted by waiver.
- Applicants must possess excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills and be equipped to balance varied responsibilities.
- Candidates must be proficient with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite, and have access to a reliable internet connection.
Nice To Haves
- demonstrated litigation experience, either in court or administrative hearings.
- Experience advocating for vulnerable populations, especially older adults or people with disabilities, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Managing an individual caseload
- Representing clients in administrative or court hearings
- Engaging in policy analysis and administrative advocacy
- Collaborating with community partners and state officials
- Drafting and maintaining educational materials
- Preparing regular reports for grant funders
- Outreach and training to consumers, advocates, and attorneys
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 an applicant does 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 allowing staff to accrue 3 weeks paid vacation 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
