Legal Services of Northern Michigan - Staff Attorney - Alpena office

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Legal Services of Northern Michigan has a full-time staff attorney opening in its Alpena Office. Alpena is a small, historic city on the shores of Lake Huron's Thunder Bay that's known for its natural beauty, maritime heritage, and outdoor activities.  

LSNM provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals in areas of housing, family, consumer, benefits, and elder law.  To learn more, see www.lsnm.org.  Candidate must be licensed in Michigan, licensed elsewhere and eligible for licensing in Michigan, or awaiting bar results.  Salary DOE.  Generous paid leave and benefits, including health and dental insurance, optical and training stipends, 403b match, mileage reimbursement, paid bar dues, and life/disability insurance.  Student loan forgiveness programs may be available.  Hybrid work requests may be considered.  LSNM is an equal opportunity/veteran/disabled person/LGTBQ+ employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kenneth Penokie, Director at legsernm@lsnm.org

 

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