GREAT hybrid working environment, FRIENDLY team, EXCELLENT benefits package including three (3) weeks paid vacation, student loan repayment program available, paid holidays, employer matching in retirement fund (up to 8%), over $1,000 employer contribution into flexible spending account, majority of health insurance premium paid by employer...and much MORE!!

Position Overview

This position would be primarily responsible for managing a docket of income maintenance cases including Social Security Administration, Unemployment Agency, and Dept. of Health and Human Services related matters. Providing associated community outreach and education activities would also be part of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality legal representation to clients in accordance with grant guidelines and LSEM’s Legal Work Management Practices
• Represent clients in litigation, administrative advocacy, and community advocacy
• Provide counseling, advice, brief services and referrals
• Participate in client outreach and partner with community organizations as necessary for program promotion
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and draft documentation required for funder reports as requested
• Coordinate with Supervising and Managing Attorneys to ensure holistic, high quality legal representation is provided
• Identify, develop, and implement advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems
• Develop and maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Develop engagement with advocacy organizations, bar associations, and community groups

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Excellent legal, organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to relate comfortably to individuals of different racial/ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely matter under pressure
• Knowledge of communities to be served and demonstrated ability to forge community collaborations
• Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and social justice

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• Admission to Michigan Bar preferred or recent law graduate (within last 6 months) and sitting for upcoming Bar Exam Required

Compensation

• Varies as it is based on years after bar admission

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• State Bar of Michigan Admission (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saginaw, MI 48607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saginaw, MI 48607