Bold Headlines: - Join a Dynamic Team Providing Immigration Services to Low-Income Individuals - Work at a Critical Time for Immigrant Communities - Grant-Funded Position with Possibility of Hybrid Work Schedule - Legal Resource Center for Immigrants and Immigration Advocates Across Michigan - Three Pillars of Work: Direct Legal Services, Systemic Advocacy, and Community Education and Engagement - Full-Time Position with Competitive Salary and Generous Benefits Package - Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Salary: $60,000 per year (depending on experience)
Job Description: - Provide immigration services to low-income individuals - Join a talented grant-funded team doing important and challenging work - Based in Kalamazoo office with possibility of hybrid work schedule - Part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm - Three pillars of work: direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education and engagement - Administered by the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP)
Qualifications: - Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified for waiver admission, 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, and G Suite - Access to reliable internet connection if working remotely
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience, especially related to immigration and poverty - Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish
Benefits: - Full-time position with competitive salary starting at $60,000 - Generous benefits package including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts - Option for annual $1,500 payout in addition to base salary if not in need of health benefits - Generous leave policy with 3 weeks of 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 application and submit resume and cover letter - Application can be accessed at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Rolling review of applications until position is filled
Equal Opportunity Employer: - Committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
