Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

Organization: Michigan Advocacy Program
Job Title: Staff Attorney - Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project
Experience: Michigan Bar license or ability to take next bar exam
Salary: Starting at $60,000 per year
Location: Saginaw, Michigan

H1: Join Our Team at the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project
H2: Staff Attorney Position Available in Saginaw

- Seeking a Staff Attorney focused on domestic violence for the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project
- Statewide program in collaboration with Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Legal Services of Northern Michigan, and Lakeshore Legal Aid
- Provides outreach and legal representation to victims of crime, primarily domestic violence and elder abuse survivors
- Part of the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which works to advance the safety, independence, and economic stability of those affected by poverty, racism, and other oppressive systems
- MAP has provided civil legal aid for over 50 years and manages six statewide programs
- Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan or able to take the next bar exam
- Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations
- Experience with issues impacting domestic violence or elder abuse survivors is a plus
- Salary starting at $60,000, with a generous benefits package including health, vision, dental, and 401K
- Option for annual $1,500 payout if health benefits are not needed
- Generous leave policy and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Rolling application review until position is filled

Join our team at the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project and make a difference in the lives of domestic violence and elder abuse survivors. As a Staff Attorney, you will have the opportunity to provide legal representation and advocacy to victims of crime, helping them navigate the complex legal system and access justice. With offices throughout Michigan and collaboration with other legal aid organizations, you will have the support and resources to make a real impact in your community.

The Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), a longstanding organization dedicated to advancing social justice and addressing systemic inequalities. As part of the MAP team, you will join a group of passionate individuals working towards a common goal of promoting safety, independence, and economic stability for those affected by poverty, racism, and other oppressive systems.

To be considered for this position, applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan or able to take the next bar exam. A demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations is also required. Experience with issues impacting domestic violence or elder abuse survivors is a plus.

In addition to a salary starting at $60,000, we offer a generous benefits package including health, vision, dental, and 401K. If you do not require health benefits, you have the option to receive an annual $1,500 payout in addition to your base salary. We also have a generous leave policy and are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

If you are passionate about social justice and making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Join our team at the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project and help us make a difference in the lives of those affected by crime.

Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Health, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Annual $1,500 Payout Option for Health Benefits, 3 Weeks Paid Vacation, 13 Paid Holidays, 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Legal Representation, Advocacy, Outreach, Research, Training, Health Care Access, Food Assistance, Income Programs, Homelessness Prevention, Systemic Solutions, Diversity and Inclusion

Law degree and admission to the Michigan bar

Complete application and submit resume and cover letter through website

Qualification and Experience Licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified for admission by waiver, or able to take next Michigan bar exam

Legal