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Government
Attorney
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Min 3 yrs required
Staff Attorney The candidate will work with organization’s Survivor Law Project to provide victims with access to legal representation to assert and seek enforcement of their rights throughout criminal justice processes. Will work as a statewide team together with the lead attorney, law students and the Executive Director to craft a statewide strategy to enforce victim rights in Michigan. Interview victims of crime in a manner sensitive to the trauma they may have experienced and attuned to honoring their choices. Engage in thorough research and brief writing. Provide legal services including legal research and factual investigation, counsel and advice, brief services and document preparation, and representation of clients in administrative and judicial proceedings. Provide accurate and complete information for grant reporting to grant funders including documenting services in the case record. Attend training required by the grant and by organization. Actively participate in staff committees or task forces focused on services for victims. Develop and maintain networking relationships with local Bar associations and with local, state, and federal governments and community agencies that serve client population, including those serving persons with disabilities, older adults, and other special needs.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a law degree from an accredited institution and either be licensed in Michigan or be eligible to take the July 2019 Bar exam. Should preferably have 3 years of experience working with marginalized and victimized populations in the context of providing civil legal or social services, or in the context of serving in prosecution or indigent defense. In-state and limited national travel is required. A passion and understanding of crime victims' rights and/or understand the unique needs of women and marginalized populations within the civil and criminal justice system is required. Should understand the complex legal systems that victims of crime come in contact with and be willing to engage in advocacy at any and all points. Must be willing to engage with police and prosecutors to advocate for victims. Should be committed to supporting crime victims as they navigate state, federal, and tribal legal systems.
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