Our mission
To provide holistic, innovative legal services that improve the quality of life and empower vulnerable and underserved individuals, families and communities.
What we do
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (LAD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides comprehensive civil legal services to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who cannot afford an attorney. Founded in 1909, we are proud to be the oldest provider of free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Michigan. We have a full-time staff of attorneys, paralegals and legal support staff.
We are passionate and driven about securing the rights of low-income individuals and assisting with wide-ranging civil legal matters through both advocacy and representation. For example, we help residents stay in their homes through eviction diversion programs, we fight for rightful government- provided benefits for those in need, and we work to improve the health and welfare of low-income families by addressing issues such as obtaining health insurance and other public benefits.
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY POSITION DESCRIPTION
We seek an experienced and compassionate full-time family law attorney who is licensed in the State of Michigan to manage all aspects of case handling.
CORE DUTIES INCLUDE
- Providing a full range of legal services, including advice, brief service and representation, including court appearances;
- Prepare legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, briefs, motions, and other court documents;
- Thorough and timely case and file management, including timekeeping;
- Assist with funder reporting and evaluation requirements as requested;
- Assist on other cases such as landlord tenant and expungements. Training will be provided, if needed;
- Attend outreach clinics;
- Prepare and present information on family law topics to the
The staff attorney is expected to attend and participate in community outreach efforts throughout LAD’s tri-county service area (Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties) but primarily within Wayne County, some of which may be scheduled during the evening or on weekends.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Prior experience in litigation or advocacy work dealing with family law
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures, including survivors of intimate partner violence.
- Strong understanding of issues affecting low-income individuals and of the problems faced by impoverished
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple
- Excellent written and oral communication, litigation and advocacy
- Legal research
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others both within and outside of
- Familiar with family law e-file
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience in family law We will consider candidates experienced in other areas of the law.
- Juris Doctor
- Member in good standing of the State Bar of
COMPENSATION
Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience, plus includes health insurance and other benefits.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, an up-to-date resume, three current references, and a writing sample to Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. by email or fax:
by email: hr@ladadetroit.org
or
by fax: (313) 209-3576
Please indicate “Family Law Staff Attorney Position” in the subject line.
Deadline for filing applications: Friday, August 6, 2021
No Phone Calls or Walk-ins Please
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We strongly encourage applicants of color, applicants with disabilities, and others historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.