Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: Law clerks at the organization work under the supervision of staff attorneys and are involved in various aspects of legal work. Their responsibilities may include: - Conducting client interviews to understand their legal issues and needs. - Drafting pleadings and other legal documents. - Performing legal research to support casework and advocacy efforts. - Appearing in court hearings under the Michigan student practice rule,
Job Title: Summer Law Clerk Job Responsibilities: - Work under the supervision of staff attorneys on various legal tasks - Conduct client interviews and draft legal pleadings - Perform legal research and appear in court hearings under the Michigan student practice rule - Assess legal problems and convey legal advice through oral and written communication - Conduct outreach to migrant labor camps and educational seminars for clients and migrant agency staff - Engage in legal
Job Title: Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney at the organization will provide a range of individual advocacy and impact work. This includes handling cases related to housing law, consumer protection, public benefits, and family law. The attorney will serve the counties of Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, and Livingston. The role involves working towards the safety, stability, and economic security of low-income individuals and families. A key focus i
Job Title: Immigration Paralegal Job Responsibilities: The Immigration Paralegal will play a pivotal role in supporting attorneys within the organization. The primary responsibilities include assisting attorneys with their cases, participating in office-wide projects, and providing client services. Over time, the paralegal will manage some cases independently as a DOJ-accredited representative. This involves resubmitting applications for DOJ-accreditation if previously accre
Job Title: Immigration Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide full-time legal services to low-income immigrants regarding their immigration needs. - Engage in direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education and engagement. - Work collaboratively within a team to address the legal needs of immigrant communities. - Maintain detailed and organized records of casework and client interactions. - Utilize major software and web services such as Word, Excel