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Staff Attorney
Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Title: Staff Attorney
Salary: Starting at $60,000 per year with potential for increase based on experience

H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney at MIRC in Grand Rapids
H2: Immigration Services for Low-Income Individuals

- Seeking a dedicated and licensed attorney to join our team at MIRC's Grand Rapids office
- Work on important and challenging immigration cases at a critical time
- Potential for a hybrid work schedule
- MIRC is a legal resource center for immigrants and immigration advocates across Michigan
- Offices in Ypsilanti, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo
- 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 residents of Michigan
- Administrative services provided by Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP)
- Access to justice system for those in need 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 in major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite
- Access to reliable internet connection if working remotely
- Priority given to candidates with experience, especially related to immigration and poverty
- Fluency in Spanish 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 for annual $1,500 payout if health benefits are not needed
- 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
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled

MIRC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.






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