Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

SEO friendly Job Title: Staff Attorney - Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM)

H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM)

H2: Make a Difference in Your Community with LAWM as a Staff Attorney

Organization: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM)

Department: Muskegon Office

Who We Are:
- Non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in 17 Southwest Michigan counties
- Offices in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph
- Focused on protecting rights, challenging injustice, and fighting poverty through legal advocacy
- Equal opportunity employer, seeking a diverse and inclusive team

Position: Staff Attorney at Muskegon office

Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake appointments with clients seeking legal help
- Manage a litigation caseload
- 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 family law, housing law, public benefits, and/or consumer issues
- Demonstrated commitment to providing access to justice for low-income individuals and households
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary/Benefits:
- Full-time salary from $63,000 depending on experience
- Additional $2,520 annual stipend for bilingual individuals (English/Spanish)
- Generous annual leave and sick leave
- 13 paid holidays per year
- HMO and HSA health insurance options, with a payout option for those who do not require insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Annual employer contributions to 403b accounts for eligible employees
- Opportunities for professional development
- Qualifying employer for most loan forgiveness programs

How to Apply:
- Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at

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- Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney and Make a Difference in Your Community
- Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) is Hiring a Staff Attorney in Muskegon
- Protect Rights, Challenge Injustice, and Fight Poverty with LAWM as a Staff Attorney
- Generous Salary & Benefits Package Available for Staff Attorney Position at LAWM
- Build Your Legal Career while Making a Positive Impact with LAWM
- Become a Part of a Diverse and Inclusive Team at LAWM as a Staff Attorney

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Annual Stipend for Bilingual/Biliterate, Office Hours, Generous Leave, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 403b Contributions, Professional Development Opportunities, Qualifying Employer for Loan Forgiveness Programs

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

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Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at with "Staff Attorney - Muskegon" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience License to practice law in Michigan, Experience in family law, housing law, public benefits, and/or consumer issues, Commitment to access to justice for low-income individuals and households, Excellent communication skills

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