- Serve as a Staff Attorney for the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (CVLAP) in Saginaw, Michigan - Focus on providing legal assistance to victims of domestic violence under the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) - Collaborate with other legal aid organizations in Michigan to provide outreach and representation to underserved populations - Work within the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP) to advance justice and systemic solutions for those affected by poverty and oppression - Provide legal aid services in the areas of homelessness prevention, domestic violence and elder abuse prevention, and assistance with accessing healthcare, food, and income programs - Adhere to the mission and values of MAP to serve low-income individuals and underserved communities
Qualifications and Experience
- Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan or qualified to be admitted by waiver - Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations, through lived or learned experience - Experience with issues impacting domestic violence or elder abuse survivors is a plus
Benefits
- Salary starting at $60,000 depending on experience - Generous benefits package including life, short and long term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts - Option for annual $1,500 payout if health benefits are not needed - Generous leave policy with 3 weeks paid vacation and 15 paid holidays - 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment - Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
How to Apply
- Complete the application on the provided link and submit your resume and cover letter - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled - The Michigan Advocacy Program is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
About the Organization
- The Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project (CVLAP) is a statewide program under the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP) - MAP works to advance justice and systemic solutions for those affected by poverty, racism, and other oppressive systems - MAP has been providing civil legal aid for over 50 years and manages six statewide programs serving various populations - CVLAP collaborates with other legal aid organizations in Michigan to provide outreach and representation to victims of crime, primarily domestic violence and elder abuse survivors under VOCA - Visit cvlap.org and miadvocacy.org for more information on MAP and its programs
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