Immigration - General Attorney / Other Attorney in Detroit, MI

Public Interest

Detroit, MI

Immigration - General Attorney / Other Attorney in Detroit, MI

Attorney

No

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Experience: Law students expecting to graduate in May 2025
Salary: Starting at $60,000

H1: MIRC Staff Attorney (3L Hiring Process)
H2: Join Our Dedicated Team Providing Essential Immigration Services

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking multiple staff attorneys to join their team in providing essential immigration services to low-income individuals. This is a great opportunity to be part of a talented team engaged in meaningful and impactful work at a critical time. Positions are available in any of their five locations in Michigan, with the option for a hybrid work schedule.

- Exciting opportunity to be part of a talented, grant-funded team
- Positions available in five locations in Michigan
- Option for a hybrid work schedule

Candidates must be residents of Michigan by the start of their employment and be law students expecting to graduate in May 2025. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, with final decisions and offers anticipated by early February 2025. Start dates will be available monthly from February through September 2025.

- Candidates must be residents of Michigan
- Applications accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis
- Final decisions and offers anticipated by early February 2025

Candidates who begin before the July 2025 Michigan Bar Exam will be eligible for bar exam leave as part of the position.

- Eligible for bar exam leave
- Bar exam must be taken by July 2025

MIRC is a legal resource center for immigrants and immigration advocates across Michigan with offices in Ypsilanti, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. MIRC's work includes direct representation, pro bono referrals, impact litigation, training, coalition building, advocacy, technical support, and more. MIRC is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income and senior persons through several statewide programs.

- Legal resource center for immigrants and immigration advocates
- Offices in four locations in Michigan
- Provides free legal services to low-income and senior persons

MSAS is administered by the Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP), which provides access to the justice system for those who need it the most through civil legal aid offices and statewide advocacy programs. Visit and for more information.

- Administered by Michigan Advocacy Program
- Provides access to the justice system for those in need
- Visit and for more information

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam. They must possess excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as a demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty. Candidates must also be detail-oriented and proficient with major software and web services, with access to a reliable internet connection if working remotely.

- Must be licensed to practice law in Michigan
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants and persons in poverty

Experience, especially related to immigration and poverty, will receive priority. Preference will be given to candidates who can effectively communicate in Spanish. Candidates must also reside in Michigan.

- Priority given to candidates with experience in immigration and poverty
- Preference for candidates who can communicate in Spanish
- Must reside in Michigan

This is a full-time position with a salary starting at $60,000, depending on experience. MAP offers a generous benefits package, including life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental, and flexible spending accounts. They also have a generous leave policy and a 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff.

- Full-time position with starting salary of $60,000
- Generous benefits package including life, disability, health, vision, dental
- 401K retirement plan with employer match for eligible staff

To apply, please complete the application and submit a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. MSAS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- MSAS is an equal opportunity employer

Join the MIRC team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of immigrants in Michigan. Apply now for a chance to be part of this dedicated and talented team.