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

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

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

Practice Area Lead Attorney, Business Transactions The candidate will provide executive leadership, direction, guidance and assistance as the primary source of legal expertise to the business transactions practice area. Leads, develops and implements best practices, education and direction related to the business transactions practice area. Ensures organizational activities and strategic matters meet legal and regulatory requirements. Provides leadership, direction, guidan... read more

Spring Internship The intern will work on pending cases. Undergraduates work case screening, legislative issues, drafting brochures, research and event preparation. Experiences Offered: Policy Research; Writing; Fund Raising; Media Relations; Community Organizing; Lobbying; Legal Research. Internships for: Undergraduates; Law Students. Majors Desired: Journalism; Policy; International Studies; Non-Profit Management. read more

Fall Internship The intern will work on pending cases. Undergraduates work case screening, legislative issues, drafting brochures, research and event preparation. Experiences offered includes policy research; writing; fund raising; media relations; lobbying; legal research. Undergraduates and Law Students are considered. Majors Desired includes journalism; policy; international studies read more

Summer Internship The intern will work on pending cases. Undergraduates work case screening, legislative issues, drafting brochures, research and event preparation. Experiences offered includes policy research; writing; fund raising; media relations; lobbying; legal research. Undergraduates and Law Students are considered. Majors Desired includes journalism; policy; international studies 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

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