Public Interest

Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Probate Project Attorney

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

if this all sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love for you to apply!! please send your resume and cover letter to our hr team at careers@lawestmi. if this all sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love for you to apply!! please send your resume and cover letter to our hr team at careers@lawestmi.org. here’s a sampling of what the probate project attorney will be responsible for: • provide intake services and referrals as appropriate to clients • relay legal advice to clients over the phone or in writing • ensure appropriate notes and documentation are entered in the case management system • assess prospective clients’ legal needs for merit and potential representation in consultation with other lawm staff and following lawm’s established case priorities • manage a caseload • attend case acceptance and case review meetings • adhere to lawm program priorities and case handling policies/procedures, as well as the highest professional and ethical standards • regular, predictable attendance and adherence to approved work schedule • assess prospective clients’ eligibility for legal services • conduct legal research and drafting memoranda as needed • prepare legal documents and correspondence • conduct investigations and discovery • perform data entry and management tasks • organize and maintain physical and electronic files • participate in outreach events • build collaborative relationships with volunteer attorneys and others within the community • show a collaborative and team-focused spirit; assist other staff as needed • assist in the training of volunteer attorneys and other staff members • perform other duties as assigned the ideal probate project attorney will have the following education & experience: • a license to practice law in the state of michigan required • 3-5 years of probate experience • litigation and client counseling experience • project management experience we need our probate project attorney to possess these skills & knowledge: • ability to articulate information and concepts calmly and clearly • excellent written and verbal communication skills • proficiency with microsoft office programs • demonstrated ability to learn and efficiently use case management systems and other technology tools • knowledge of data entry and management • strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines and a variety of tasks • ability to perform complex tasks requiring independent knowledge and its application to non- routine situations • ability to work independently with minimal supervision • ability to coordinate remotely with a team • demonstrated socio-economic and cultural sensitivity and a commitment to providing access to justice • fluency in spanish preferred and last, but definitely not least. • while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. • ability to transport oneself and be physically present for offsite activities that require in- person attendance required. , business office with computers, phone, and printers, light foot traffic and conversation) • work performed in a defined area, such as an office, cubicle, or approved remote workstation • exposure to dust and fluctuation in inside temperatures made it all the way to the end? way to go! we appreciate your sticktoitiveness and think you should definitely apply! please send your resume and (optional) cover letter to our hr team at careers@lawestmi. , business office with computers, phone, and printers, light foot traffic and conversation) • work performed in a defined area, such as an office, cubicle, or approved remote workstation • exposure to dust and fluctuation in inside temperatures made it all the way to the end? way to go! we appreciate your sticktoitiveness and think you should definitely apply! please send your resume and (optional) cover letter to our hr team at careers@lawestmi.org

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Hiring Coordinator
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
89 Ionia NW
Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-774-0672
Fax: 616-774-2412