What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Resource Center Supervising Attorney and Manager-Part Time position at Eastern Michigan University?
- Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
- Engage@EMU
- Academic & Student Affairs
- Temporary
- Opening on: Oct 19 2026
- Closing on: Nov 2 2026
Employee Classification: EC - Employee Consultant Hourly
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: Engage@EMU
Department: Engage@EMU
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
The Washtenaw County/Eastern Michigan University Legal Resource Center (LRC), located in the Washtenaw County Courthouse, is a non-profit charitable organization staffed by a
supervising attorney and paralegal students who provide and assist patrons in filling out
appropriate legal forms for civil matters such as: divorce, child custody, personal protection orders, small claims, landlord tenant disputes, probate, paternity or adult guardianship. In addition, the staff provides information on various legal procedures for navigating the court system.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Open, operate and close LRC
- Serve as notary for LRC
- Maintain supplies for LRC
- Bill supplies to LRC Board
- Collect fees and donations for LRC
- Create operational and financial reports for LRC Board
- Collect voluntary demographic information from LRC patrons for the Board of Directors’ use
- Coordinate with Washtenaw County staff regarding the continued use of LRC office
- Maintain computer and scanner systems used by patrons
- Schedule EMU paralegal students to ensure they are obtaining the hours and experiences required by their academic program
- Aid EMU paralegal students in providing services to LRC patrons
- Provide services to LRC patrons when EMU paralegal students are unable or unavailable
- Maintain policy manual for EMU paralegal students, outlining standard practices and expectations for students
- Maintain legal documentation needed by EMU paralegal students
- Review phone and email correspondence between EMU paralegal students and LRC patrons
- Maintain computer and phone systems used by EMU paralegal students
- Exploring areas of expansion in LRC services
- Communication and marketing of LRC services
- Exploring fundraising and grant funding opportunities
- Maintaining website for LRC
- Communication between Engage@EMU and Washtenaw County Court Administration
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be legally certified lawyers in the State of Michigan.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions:
calendar and Washtenaw County.
In addition, employee will make themselves available to:
- EMU College of Technology Paralegal Studies program faculty on the basis of planning and discussing placement and experiences for EMU paralegal students and providing student reviews
- LRC Board of Directors on the overall mission and services of the LRC
- Washtenaw County Court Administration regarding LRC technology and facilities
Appointment Percentage:
79%
Benefits:
Tuition Assistance, Professional Development, Gym MembershipSalary : $57,065 - $95,780