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Managing Attorney- St. Joseph Legal Aid Office

Description: 
Program: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) has a position open for a managing attorney in the St. Joseph office.  LAWM is LSC-funded and represents low-income individuals and families in a wide variety of poverty law areas including domestic violence, housing, public benefits and consumer issues.  The St. Joseph office has three other attorneys and one support staff.  Although it is part of a 17-county program, the St. Joseph office serves only Berrien County.     Location: St. Joseph is a pleasant small town on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan.  It is 50 miles from Kalamazoo, 80 miles from Grand Rapids and 90 miles from Chicago via highway or Amtrak.    Salary/Benefits:  From $55,000 DOE.  LAWM offers an excellent fringe benefit package including a retirement plan and a flex benefit account.        
Requirements: 

Qualifications:  Candidates must have five years of experience and some degree of supervisory experience. Member of the Michigan Bar in good standing (or ability to be admitted through reciprocity).
Candidates will also be responsible for managing the intake that comes directly to the office from the CALL hotline.  They must also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, conflict management skills, the ability to manage attorneys, advocates and administrative staff, the ability to oversee litigation conducted by staff, experience and skills sufficient to implement an array of advocacy strategies, the ability to manage a caseload, and the ability to build collaborative relationships within the community.  Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

To Apply: 
Send cover letter and resume to: Juan Salazar Executive Director Legal Aid of Western Michigan 25 Division Ave S, Suite 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49503      e-mail to jsalazar@legalaidwestmich.net cc: rkoeson@legalaidwestmich.net  

Information

Submission Deadline: 
March 20, 2018
Organization Information: 
Legal AId of Western Michigan St. Joseph Office
901 Port Street
St. Joseph , MI 49085
United States
Phone: 616-608-8043