Staff Attorney - Immigrant Children

Full-time

No

Staff Attorney - Immigrant Children The candidate will have an emphasis on working with unaccompanied immigrant children, will collaborate with local community programs, conduct outreach, and legal screenings, and represent immigrant children in removal proceedings. Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam. Must possess excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and problem?solving skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty. Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Must be proficient with major software and web services including Word, Excel, and G Suite, and have access to a reliable internet connection if they intend to work remotely some of the time. Applicants who have experience, especially related to immigration and poverty, will receive priority. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to effectively communicate in Spanish.

Send a cover letter, a current resume, and a list of three professional references.

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