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H1: Job Announcement: Immigration Attorney in Kalamazoo H2: Join Our Team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (MIRC) Position: Staff Attorney Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan (with possibility of hybrid work schedule) Salary: Starting at $60,000 per year
Overview: - Seeking a highly motivated Staff Attorney to join MIRC's team providing immigration services to low-income individuals - Opportunity to work with a talented grant-funded team at a critical time - MIRC is a legal resource center for immigrants and immigration advocates across Michigan with offices in Ypsilanti, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo
Program Description: - MIRC's work includes direct representation, pro bono referrals, impact litigation, training, coalition building, advocacy, technical support, and more - Part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income and senior persons through several statewide programs - Three pillars of MIRC's work: 1) direct legal services; 2) systemic advocacy; and 3) community education and engagement - MSAS is administered by the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which provides access to the justice system for those who need it the most through civil legal aid offices and statewide advocacy programs
Qualifications: - Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam - Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and problem-solving skills - Demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills - Proficient with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite - Access to reliable internet connection if intending to work remotely - Priority given to candidates with experience in immigration and poverty law - Fluency in Spanish is preferred
Benefits: - Full-time position with salary starting at $60,000 per year, depending on experience - Generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts - Option to receive $1,500 payout in addition to base salary if not in need of health benefits - Generous leave policy with 3 weeks of paid vacation in first year 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
To Apply: - Complete application and submit resume and cover letter - Application can be accessed through the following web address: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Rolling basis review of applications until position is filled
MIRC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Posted: 08/20/24
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Job Announcement: Immigration Attorney in Kalamazoo
Are you a licensed attorney in Michigan or qualified to be admitted by waiver? Do you have a strong commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants and individuals in poverty? If so, the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (MIRC) is seeking a highly motivated Staff Attorney to join our team in providing immigration services to low-income individuals. This is an opportunity to work with a talented grant-funded team at a critical time.
About the Organization: MIRC is a legal resource center for immigrants and immigration advocates across Michigan with offices in Ypsilanti, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. Our work includes direct representation, pro bono referrals, impact litigation, training, coalition building, advocacy, technical support, and more. We are part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income and senior persons through several statewide programs. Our three pillars of work are direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education and engagement. MSAS is administered by the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which provides access to the justice system for those who need it the most through civil legal aid offices and statewide advocacy programs.
Position Details: The Staff Attorney position will be based out of MIRC's Kalamazoo office with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary, as well as a demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty. Strong organizational skills and proficiency with major software and web services, such as Word, Excel, and G Suite, are also required. Fluency in Spanish is preferred, and candidates with experience in immigration and poverty law will receive priority consideration.
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position with a salary starting at $60,000 per year, depending on experience. MIRC offers a generous benefits package, including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts. If staff do not require health benefits, they have the option to take an annual $1,500 payout in addition to the base salary paid over the course of a year. Our leave policy is also generous, allowing staff to accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation in the first year and 15 paid holidays. Additionally, MIRC offers a 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment. We are also a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please complete the application and submit your resume and cover letter. The application can be accessed through the following web address: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
