Legal Aid and Defender Association - Landlord Tenant Attorney

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.

LANDLORD TENANT ATTORNEY POSITION DESCRIPTION

We seek an experienced and compassionate full-time Landlord Tenant attorney who is licensed in the State of Michigan to manage all aspects of case handling.

CORE DUTIES

  • 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 expungements and family law. Training will be provided, if needed;
  • Attend outreach clinics;
  • Prepare and present information on landlord tenant law topics to the community.

The staff attorneys are expected to attend and participate in community outreach efforts throughout LAD’s service area which may be periodically 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 Landlord Tenant matters.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures
  • Strong understanding of issues affecting low-income individuals and of the problems faced by impoverished communities.
  • Ability to work under deadline and manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, litigation and advocacy skills.
  • Legal research skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others both within and outside of LAD.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2-3 years of experience in Landlord Tenant law preferred. We will consider candidates experienced in other areas of the law. Training will be provided.
  • Juris Doctor
  • Admission to Michigan Bar
  • Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan

COMPENSATION

Salary range is from $60,000 depending on experience and includes 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 “Landlord Tenant 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.

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