Attorney in Detroit, MI

Academic

Detroit, MI

Attorney in Detroit, MI

Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Clinical Program Staff Attorney - Law School

Job Responsibilities:
The Clinical Program Staff Attorney is responsible for providing legal assistance and representation to clients in up to two of the Law School's clinics or programs. This role involves working collaboratively with clinical faculty members to manage clinic caseloads and offering legal representation to clients, especially when students are unavailable or their representation would be inappropriate. The attorney will manage the Disability Law Clinic and the Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic, providing mentoring, advice, and training to clinic students in their casework as directed by clinical faculty members. Additionally, the attorney will engage in special projects that require specialized legal knowledge or the exercise of professional judgment, such as organizing community legal education workshops and "know your rights" presentations. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess a JD Degree or equivalent and must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan or become licensed within six months of hire. Recent law school graduates will be considered for the position. Job-related experience in a law office environment as an attorney, law clerk, legal intern, student attorney, or paralegal is helpful. The candidate should demonstrate competency in the practice of law, have detailed knowledge of the ethical rules applicable to attorneys, and possess the ability to learn new substantive areas of law. The ability to develop, implement, and manage clinic caseloads and administrative systems in accordance with the highest standards of clinical practice and professionalism is essential. Detailed knowledge of the law in one or more of the legal areas covered in the current clinics, including asylum/immigration law, transactional law (corporate, business, tax, and exempt organizations law), disability law, medical/legal partnerships, or patent law, is required. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience working in a legal aid office or law school clinic.

Salary Information:
The position offers an annual salary with a minimum of $43,000 and a maximum of $73,000.

Additional Information:
This is a one-year assignment. The employment type is temporary, and the job is full-time, categorized under staff/administrative. The number of job openings is one. University policy requires a background check, including a criminal history check, for certain persons offered employment. **Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university encourages applications from persons with disabilities and veterans.