Who We Are: - Non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance to communities in 17 Southwest Michigan counties - Offices located in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph - Dedicated to protecting rights, challenging injustice, and fighting poverty through legal advocacy - Equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team
Responsibilities: - Conduct intake appointments with clients seeking legal help for housing-related issues - Manage a caseload of eviction defense cases - Successfully handle multiple tasks - Build collaborative relationships within the community
Qualifications: - Licensed to practice law in Michigan, or eligible to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam - Experience practicing law, preferably with a legal services program or clinic - Demonstrated commitment to providing access to justice for low-income individuals and households - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Spanish language proficiency highly valued
Salary/Benefits: - Full-time salary from $63,000 depending on experience - Additional $2,520 annual stipend for bilingual and biliterate individuals in English and Spanish - Office hours - Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm - Generous annual leave and sick leave - Thirteen paid holidays per year - HMO and HSA health insurance options, with a payout option for those who do not require health insurance - Life and long-term disability insurance - Annual employer contributions to 403b accounts for eligible employees - Professional development opportunities - Qualifying employer for most loan forgiveness programs
How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Applications accepted until position is filled.
