Public Interest

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Supervising Attorney

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team at Michigan Immigrant Rights Center as a Supervising Attorney H2: Lead and Make an Impact as a Supervising Attorney at MIRC Summary: Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is seeking a Supervising Attorney to join their dynamic and committed immigration legal services team. This full-time position offers a salary starting at $72,520 and includes a generous benefits package. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in either Ypsilanti, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Detroit, depending on programmatic need. The role involves supervising attorneys and other staff, contributing to grant reporting, direct work on cases, and participating in leadership teamwork and decision-making. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan or be eligible to waive in or take the next Michigan bar examination, have experience in handling an immigration law caseload, and demonstrate a commitment to serving low-income immigrant and other underserved communities. Administrative and supervisory experience is preferred, and excellent communication skills in English are required. Spanish language skills are preferred but not required. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of immigrants and advancing justice, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join MIRC's team. Apply now by completing the application and submitting your resume and cover letter. Job Title: Supervising Attorney Salary: $72,520 (depending on experience) Location: Ypsilanti, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Detroit (depending on programmatic need) Organization: Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) Responsibilities: - Supervising attorneys and other staff - Contributing to grant reporting - Direct work on cases - Participating in leadership teamwork and decision-making - Expected to work from assigned office with hybrid remote work schedules available Qualifications: - Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible to waive in or take the next Michigan bar examination - Experience in handling an immigration law caseload - Commitment to serving low-income immigrant and other underserved communities - Administrative and supervisory experience preferred - Three years' legal experience required, five years' preferred - Excellent communication skills in English required, Spanish language skills preferred Benefits: - Full-time position - Generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts - Option for $1,500 annual payout if health benefits are not needed - Generous leave policy with 3 weeks of paid vacation in the first year and 15 paid holidays - 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment - Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness To Apply: - Complete the application and submit your resume and cover letter - Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled Join MIRC's team and make a difference in the lives of immigrants in Michigan. Apply now!

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Qualification and Experience Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible to waive in, Experience in handling an immigration law caseload, Commitment to serving low-income immigrant and other underserved communities, Administrative and supervisory experience preferred

Legal

Hirring Coordinator
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
1550 E. Beltline SE
Suite 375
Grand Rapids, MI 49506