Detroit Legal Jobs in Public Interest

Law Student Intern The intern will work closely with the Senior Advisor and Executive Director, both attorneys, and will be integrally involved in the process of preparing legal content for the website, as well as researching and preparing materials regarding cutting-edge workplace issues, for blogs, action alerts, and other web-based communications. Experience in employment law is preferred. Should be strongly interested in protecting the rights of workers. Must have exce... read more

Staff Attorney Human Resources and Legal Compliance DUTIES: Provide day-to-day legal advice to HR and Management regarding HR policy and practice. Provide legal advice and process leadership in enhancement and maintenance of robust HR and employment policy and practice infrastructure. Provide legal advice and process leadership in enhancement and maintenance of a legal compliance program, including training and internal control resources. Perform additional duties as direc... read more

Principal Attorney, Litigation and NAP DUTIES: Advise the General Counsel and on matters of law and policy, including particular litigation and government investigations. Enhance and maintain litigation policy and procedure for legal staff. Oversee and manage the Nuisance Abatement Program. Provide day to day oversight and management of litigation and nuisance abatement program staff inclusive of attorneys, staff attorneys, paralegals and support staff. Manage outside coun... read more

Staff Attorney RESPONSIBILITIES: Embrace philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence by providing vigorous representation with energy and enthusiasm to the residents of County. Engage in frequent court appearances and litigation, including arraignments, preliminary conferences & examinations, legal arguments, hearings & trials, and sentencings. Interview clients and their families in the office or local jails, conduc... read more

Staff Attorney (Spanish Speaking) Responsibilities: Provide high quality legal representation to clients in accordance with Advocacy Manual and Rules of Professional Conduct. Represent clients in litigation, administrative advocacy, and other advocacy forums. Engage in appellate work, complex, and major litigation. Identify, develop, and implement advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems. Provide counselling, advice, and other brief services and referrals. Pa... read more

Paralegal II—Administration Duties: Support the Administration Legal Team in support of the Finance and the Administration & Operations functions, including the enhancement and support of internal processes and protocols. Enhance and support HR/employment legal compliance activities in support of the Chief Counsel, Administration. Enhance and support corporate legal compliance activities in support of the Chief Counsel, Administration. Perform administrative tasks such a... read more

Practice Area Attorney, Clinical Relations The candidate will advise and work with hospitals and other providers in areas including: behavioral health, clinical affiliation, accreditation matters, EMTALA, GME, post-acute care, reimbursement, medical; and staff and pharmacy. Will provide legal advice, support and counsel to the organization's legal function in support of strategic and operational priorities within our clinical and regulatory practice group. Support, promote... read more

Paralegal II—NAP DUTIES: Support attorneys in responding to property owners, negotiating agreements, monitoring court docket including determining next actions for pending cases based upon responses of property owners. Administrative tasks such as filing papers, answering telephone calls. Draft pleadings, process and serve court filings, perform legal research, review tax and ownership records, attend hearings, manage files, and maintain reports. Participate in and contr... read more

Paralegal II—Disposition & Governance DUTIES: Support Disposition and Occupied Property Legal Team in management of case load and document review for timely processing and resolution. Initiate investigations in response to reports of suspected occupancy in **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. owned properties. Draft pleadings, process and serve court filings, perform legal research, review tax and ownership records, manage files, and maintain reports. Review property records and ... read more

Supervising Attorney RESPONSIBILITIES: Embody philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence. Manage an interdisciplinary team charged with representing clients accused of felony crimes. Train and supervise staff, including Staff Attorneys, Social Workers, Client Advocates, Investigators, Paralegals, and Team Administrators. Provide vigorous direct representation with energy and enthusiasm to citizens in County’s crim... read more