Staff Attorney - Tribal Survivor Project

Full-time

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney - Tribal Survivor Project - Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project

Experience:
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan or able to take the next Michigan bar exam
- Lived or learned experience demonstrating a commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations
- Proficiency with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite, and reliable internet connection
- Experience with issues impacting domestic violence survivors and/or Native American communities is a plus
- Valid driver's license and access to transportation for client meetings, court hearings, and visits with Tribal Advocates

Organization: Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP)
Department: Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (CVLAP) - Tribal Survivor Project (TSP)

Salary: Starting at $60,000 depending on experience

Benefits:
- Full-time position
- Generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts
- Option for annual $1,500 payout in lieu of health benefits
- Generous leave policy with 3 weeks paid vacation in the first year and 13 paid holidays
- 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Description:
- Serve Native American survivors of domestic violence in Northern Michigan with family law matters in both State and Tribal Court
- Work remotely with a focus on clients in Northern Michigan, especially the Upper Peninsula
- Collaborate with Uniting Three Fires Against Violence, a Statewide Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault Coalition
- Part of the larger CVLAP program, connected with civil legal aid attorneys across the state specializing in cases involving domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and elder abuse

Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan or able to take the next Michigan bar exam
- Lived or learned experience demonstrating a commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations
- Proficiency with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite, and reliable internet connection
- Experience with issues impacting domestic violence survivors and/or Native American communities is a plus
- Valid driver's license and access to transportation for client meetings, court hearings, and visits with Tribal Advocates

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal representation and advocacy to victims of crime, primarily domestic violence and elder abuse survivors
- Participate in outreach efforts
- Handle civil cases ranging from advice to full litigation
- Serve clients primarily in Northern Michigan with a focus on the Upper Peninsula

Application Process:
- Complete application and submit resume and cover letter
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

Organization: Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP)
Department: Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (CVLAP) - Tribal Survivor Project (TSP)

Salary: Starting at $60,000 depending on experience

Benefits:
- Full-time position
- Generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts
- Option for annual $1,500 payout in lieu of health benefits
- Generous leave policy with 3 weeks paid vacation in the first year and 13 paid holidays
- 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Title: Staff Attorney - Tribal Survivor Project - Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project

Job Description:
The Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (CVLAP) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join their team. This Staff Attorney will focus on serving Native American survivors of domestic violence in Northern Michigan with family law matters. The position will involve working with clients in both State and Tribal Court, ranging from advice to full litigation. The work will be fully remote, but the Attorney will primarily serve clients in Northern Michigan, with a focus on the Upper Peninsula. This position is part of a joint project with Uniting Three Fires Against Violence, a Statewide Tribal domestic violence and sexual assault Coalition. The Tribal Survivor Project staff are also part of the larger CVLAP program, which is connected with civil legal aid attorneys across the state that specialize in providing legal assistance in cases involving, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault and elder abuse.

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal representation and advocacy to victims of crime, primarily domestic violence and elder abuse survivors
- Participate in outreach efforts
- Handle civil cases ranging from advice to full litigation
- Serve clients primarily in Northern Michigan with a focus on the Upper Peninsula

Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan or able to take the next Michigan bar exam
- Lived or learned experience demonstrating a commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations
- Proficiency with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite, and reliable internet connection
- Experience with issues impacting domestic violence survivors and/or Native American communities is a plus
- Valid driver's license and access to transportation for client meetings, court hearings, and visits with Tribal Advocates

Organization:
The Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (CVLAP) is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to older adults and people with low income through several statewide programs. MSAS is administered by the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which provides access to the justice system for those who need it the most through civil legal aid offices and statewide advocacy programs. MAP’s mission is to advance the safety, independence, and economic stability of those most affected by poverty, racism, and other structurally oppressive systems by increasing access to justice and working for systemic solutions.

Salary and Benefits:
This is a full-time position with a 2024 salary starting at $60,000 depending on experience. MAP offers a generous benefits package including life, short- and

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Life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, 401K retirement plan with employer match, generous leave policy

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Legal representation, advocacy, outreach, proficiency in major software and web services, reliable transportation

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Complete the application and submit resume and cover letter through the provided link

Qualification and Experience Licensed to practice law in Michigan or able to take the next Michigan bar exam, demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations

Legal