About this role

Provide trauma-informed legal services to detained low-income immigrants.
Work as part of the statewide detention team.
Join a talented team doing important and challenging work at a critical time.
Engage in direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education and engagement.

Licensed to practice law in Michigan, or qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam.
Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and problem‐solving skills.
Commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or other persons in poverty.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Proficient with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite.
Access to a reliable internet connection for remote work.
Experience related to immigration and poverty preferred.
Preference for candidates who can communicate effectively in Spanish.
Relevant lived experience encouraged.

Generous benefits package including life, short
and long-term disability, health, vision, dental and flexible spending accounts.
Option to take an annual $1,500 payout in addition to the base salary if health benefits are not required.
3 weeks paid vacation the first year.
15 paid holidays.
401(k) retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment.
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Immigration, Detained Staff Attorney

Key skills