About the role

  • Provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants.
  • Engage in systemic advocacy on behalf of immigrant communities.
  • Conduct community education and engagement activities.
  • Collaborate with MIRC/MSAS teams and participate in statewide programs.
  • Manage client cases, legal research, and representation as staff attorney duties.
  • Support organizational mission and participate in team-based initiatives.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Have access to a reliable internet connection if intending to work remotely some of the time.
  • Applicants who have experience, especially related to immigration and poverty, will receive priority.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who are able to effectively communicate in Spanish.
  • Applicants who have relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply.
  • All MIRC staff must reside in Michigan or Ohio by the first date of employment.

Benefits

  • MAP 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 the year.
  • MAP also has a generous leave policy allowing staff to accrue 3 weeks paid vacation the first year and 15 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment.
  • MAP is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Job title

Immigration Staff Attorney

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$60,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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