Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

Staff Attorney in Holland Office - Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM)

Who We Are:
- Non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance to communities in 17 Southwest Michigan counties
- Offices in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph
- Protecting rights, challenging injustice, and fighting poverty through free legal advocacy
- Civil legal work includes eviction defense, preventing homelessness, securing independence for survivors of domestic abuse, and ensuring basic income for individuals
- Equal opportunity employer, seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team

Position: Staff Attorney in Holland office
- Grant-funded position focused on eviction defense
- Expected to be funded through December 2024

Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake appointments with clients seeking legal help for housing-related issues
- Manage a litigation caseload focused on eviction defense and housing law
- Successfully manage multiple tasks
- Build collaborative relationships within the community

Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible to be admitted by waiver or able to take the next Michigan bar exam
- Experience in housing law
- Demonstrated commitment to providing access to justice for low-income individuals and households
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary/Benefits:
- Full-time salary starting from $63,000 depending on experience
- Additional $2,520 annual stipend for bilingual individuals proficient in English and Spanish
- Commitment to promoting healthy work/life balance
- Generous annual leave and sick leave
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
- HMO and HSA health insurance options, with a payout option for those who do not require health insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Annual employer contributions to 403b accounts for eligible employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Qualifying employer for most loan forgiveness programs

TO APPLY, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at .

H1: Staff Attorney Position in Holland Office at Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM)
H2: Join Our Team and Make a Positive Impact on Your Community

About the Organization:
- Non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance to communities in 17 Southwest Michigan counties
- Protecting rights, challenging injustice, and fighting poverty through free legal advocacy
- Equal opportunity employer, seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team

Job Title: Staff Attorney
Location: Holland Office, Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM)

Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake appointments with clients seeking legal help for housing-related issues
- Manage a litigation caseload focused on eviction defense and housing law
- Successfully manage multiple tasks
- Build collaborative relationships within the community

Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible to be admitted by waiver or able to take the next Michigan bar exam
- Experience in housing law
- Demonstrated commitment to providing access to justice for low-income individuals and households
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary/Benefits:
- Full-time salary starting from $63,000 depending on experience
- Additional $2,520 annual stipend for bilingual individuals proficient in English and Spanish
- Commitment to promoting healthy work/life balance
- Generous annual leave and sick leave
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
- HMO and HSA health insurance options, with a payout option for those who do not require health insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Annual employer contributions to 403b accounts for eligible employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Qualifying employer for most loan forgiveness programs

TO APPLY, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at .

H2: Join Our Team and Make a Positive Impact on Your Community
H3: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) is Hiring a Staff Attorney in Holland Office
H4: Grant-Funded Position Focused on Eviction Defense

Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake appointments with clients seeking legal help for housing-related issues
- Manage a litigation caseload focused on eviction defense and housing law
- Successfully manage multiple tasks
- Build collaborative relationships within the community

Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible to be admitted by waiver or able to take the next Michigan bar exam
- Experience in housing law
- Demonstrated commitment to providing access to justice for low-income individuals and households
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary/Benefits:
- Full-time salary starting from $63,000 depending on experience
- Additional $2,520 annual stipend for bilingual individuals proficient in English and Spanish
- Commitment to promoting healthy work/life balance
- Generous annual leave and sick leave
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
- HMO and HSA health insurance options, with a payout option for those who do not require health insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Annual employer contributions to 403b accounts for eligible employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Qualifying employer for most loan forgiveness programs

TO APPLY, send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at .

Not specified

Annual stipend for bilingual/biliterate individuals, healthy work/life balance, generous leave policies, health insurance options, life and disability insurance, employer contributions to retirement accounts, professional development opportunities, qualifying employer for loan forgiveness programs

English and Spanish

Legal Advocacy, Litigation, Intake Appointments, Bilingual/Biliterate (English/Spanish), Written and Oral Communication

Not specified

Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at . Please specify "Holland Staff Attorney" in the subject line.

Qualification and Experience License to practice law in Michigan, Experience in housing law, Commitment to providing access to justice, Excellent written and oral communication skills

Legal