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Staff Attorney
Saint Joseph, MI

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SEO Friendly Job Title: Staff Attorney - Eviction Defense (St. Joseph Office)

H1 Heading: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney in St. Joseph Office

H2 Heading: Protect Rights and Fight Injustice Through Legal Advocacy

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (LAWM)

Department: St. Joseph Office

Who We Are:
- Non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance to communities in 17 Southwest Michigan counties
- Offices located in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph
- Dedicated to protecting rights, challenging injustice, and fighting poverty through legal advocacy
- Equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team

Position: Staff Attorney - Grant-Funded Eviction Defense

Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake appointments with clients seeking legal help for housing-related issues
- Manage a caseload of eviction defense cases
- Successfully handle multiple tasks
- Build collaborative relationships within the community

Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan, or eligible to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam
- Experience practicing law, preferably with a legal services program or clinic
- Demonstrated commitment to providing access to justice for low-income individuals and households
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Spanish language proficiency highly valued

Salary/Benefits:
- Full-time salary from $63,000 depending on experience
- Additional $2,520 annual stipend for bilingual and biliterate individuals in English and Spanish
- Office hours - Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- Generous annual leave and sick leave
- Thirteen paid holidays per year
- HMO and HSA health insurance options, with a payout option for those who do not require health insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Annual employer contributions to 403b accounts for eligible employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Qualifying employer for most loan forgiveness programs

How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Human Resources Assistant, Emily McGavin at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Applications accepted until position is filled.






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