Part Time Staff Attorney

General Task Areas: • Provide timely legal services through advice, investigation, negotiation, referrals, drafting and review of legal documents, and advocacy for eligible individuals and client groups. • Serve the clients in a holistic and client-centered manner. • Demonstrate strong research and organization skills, the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and well-developed analytical and computer skills. • The ability to handle high client demands and case volume, problem solve, with patience, empathy, and sensitivity towards people in crisis. • Train or mentor other staff in areas of experience. • Maintain currency in legal developments in poverty law. • Assist in identifying substantial poverty problems affecting individual clients or the client communities. • Understand and utilize office equipment and technology. Ability to learn and use new or updated equipment and software as required. • Ensure compliance with funding requirements. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the supervising attorney, a director, CEO, or a CEO designee.     Qualifications: • Graduated from an accredited law school. • Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, or an application at the first opportunity for admission by reciprocity, or by taking the first available bar exam. • Demonstrated interest in the area of poverty law and working with low-income individuals. • Able to communicate effectively, be empathetic, and understand the diverse clients of the poverty community. • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure. • Must be able to communicate effectively, be empathetic, and understand that our clients are a diverse representation of the community. • Ability to deal effectively with people under difficult circumstances.   Salary Hourly starting rate for Michigan licensed applicants ranges from $23.32 - $30.53, is commensurate with qualifications, and includes excellent benefits.