Senior Staff Attorney- Out Wayne

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Description:

Salary Range:

$79,669.00 To $92,669.00

Annually General Responsibilities:

Senior Staff Attorneys will provide comprehensive civil legal services to eligible clients in civil cases in accordance with Lakeshore Legal Aid eligibility guidelines, case priorities, Advocacy Manual, all administrative policies, and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct. As compared to Staff Attorneys, Senior Staff Attorneys are expected to maintain a higher caseload of more complex cases including Federal cases. Senior Staff Attorneys are expected to lead projects, complex litigation, and facilitate the learning and development of other staff through proactive mentoring, co-counseling, and support. Senior Staff Attorneys are expected to exemplify the Lakeshore Legal Aid values of treating clients, co-workers, and all others with dignity and respect.

Qualifications:

All qualifications of a "Staff Attorney - Litigation" 5 years minimum of litigation-specific experience Experience litigating in multiple courts across multiple jurisdictions Admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan or the ability to obtain admission to practice in Federal Court immediately after start date. Ability to lead and motivate General Task Areas Demonstrate advanced proficiency in all General Task Areas required for a "Staff Attorney - Litigation" Demonstrate litigation expertise to handle complex litigation or other projects. Identify and develop strategies to address systemic problems confronting client communities. Engage in complex litigation, multiple party litigation, administrative law hearings and community lawyering including the capacity to maintain a higher caseload including complex cases in various venues Handle state and federal appeals, including identifying appealable issues and drafting appellate briefs. Proactively mentor and train other staff in advanced litigation skills, providing guidance on strategy, writing, litigation skills and legal research. Ability to facilitate the development of other attorneys regarding client management. Participate in office-defined or program-defined impact projects. Make high-level decisions on case strategy, settlement approaches Serve as the primary point of contact for high-stakes or sensitive clients or partners. Update the legal team on new laws or significant case rulings. Serve on internal Lakeshore committees or workgroups, influencing organizational priorities. Communicate and establish contacts with the court, community agencies, local and state bar associations, and local client groups as appropriate. Serve as a resource to such groups when appropriate. Participate in groups, taskforces, or associations whose activities substantially affect Lakeshore Legal Aid's work and the legal rights of low-income persons. Perform other work-related duties as assigned by their director, the CEO, or a CEO designee.

Compensation and Benefits:

Industry-leading employer-sponsored healthcare package Generous paid time off Paid Holiday Hybrid Schedule Do not delay. Applications are accepted until May 20, 2026 , or until the position is filled. •About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .