JUDICIAL LAW CLERK (Career and/or Term)
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Judge Brandy McMillion is seeking applications for one-year term clerk positions and a career clerk position to begin in late January or early February 2024. The successful candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and exceptional and demonstrable analytical, legal research, and writing skills, including but not limited to high proficiency with legal research databases and computer applications. Experience with a prior federal/state court clerkship and/or internship experience or previous litigation experience is preferred. Clerks will work closely as part of the Chambers Team as a cohesive unit committed to a shared set of values centered on administering justice fairly, impartially, and efficiently.
JUDICIAL SUMMER INTERN (Paid Opportunity)
U.S. Bankruptcy District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
The U.S. Bankruptcy court for the Eastern District of Michigan is seeking a law student for a summer intern opportunity. The goal of the internship is to build a pipeline of talent in the legal profession and in the bankruptcy bar in particular. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning about bankruptcy practice and insolvency law, and who are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion across the insolvency profession. This is a PAID internship.
RACIAL JUSTICE ATTORNEY
Michigan Poverty Law Program
The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) is seeking applicants for a racial justice attorney. MPLP seeks an experienced, strategic, and dynamic attorney to take a lead role in impact litigation, policy advocacy, and coalition-building to advance a statewide race equity and justice agenda that will address structural racism in laws, policies and practices that lead to and keep communities of color in conditions of poverty. MPLP’s Racial Justice Attorney will engage in impact litigation and work collaboratively with MPLP’s support attorneys, other legal aid programs, and community partners to develop and advance a racial justice agenda in the context of civil legal services and poverty law advocacy.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, Litigation (Detroit, MI)
Lewis & Munday, P.C.
Lewis & Munday, P.C. is seeking a Senior Associate with 5-7 years of civil litigation experience to join its Litigation Group in the Detroit, MI office. The successful candidate will join a collegial team of dedicated attorneys who handle commercial, employment, real estate and insurance litigation on behalf of corporate and municipal clients. Substantial defense experience in one or more of these areas is required along with strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
STAFF ATTORNEY FOR IMMIGRANT CHILDREN (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Ypsilanti)
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is seeking a Staff Attorney for Immigrant Children in our Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Ypsilanti offices. The successful candidate will have an emphasis on working with unaccompanied immigrant children, will collaborate with local community programs, conduct outreach and legal screenings, and represent immigrant children in removal proceedings. This is a chance to join a talented grant-funded team doing important and challenging work at a critical time. This position will be based out of one of our offices with a hybrid in-office/remote work schedule.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan
The Associate Attorney reports to the Supervising Senior Staff Attorney of a department in the Legal Division of the Office of Friend of the Court. Under supervision, the Associate Attorney handles domestic relations matters on a judge’s or specialized dockets. The Associate Attorney is responsible to uphold the Legal Division’s overall objective of ensuring that the office’s procedures and court’s orders are established and enforced according to law and court rules.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR- TENURE SYSTEM
Michigan State University
The College of Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for the inaugural 1855 Professorship in the Law of Democracy. This full-time, tenure-system position will focus on legal inequities in the democratic process.
INSTRUCTOR- Fixed Term
Michigan State University
The College of Law at Michigan State University is currently establishing a pool of part-time, fixed-term instructors. Applications will be reviewed, and these positions will be filled on an as-needed basis for spring semesters. Responsibilities may include 1.) developing and teaching professional and graduate courses in law and law-related classes; 2.) providing advice and guidance to students during class and office hours and/or 3.) assisting with promotion and development of MSU College of Law programming. Courses may be in-person or online.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR TENURE SYSTEM
Michigan State University
The College of Law seeks entry-level and lateral candidates with research and teaching interests related to Federal Indian Law, Tribal Law, or the International Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples who will also affiliate with the Law College’s Indigenous Law and Policy Center. Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg–Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. The University resides on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY, HOUSING – Metro Detroit, MI
Lakeshore Legal Aid
Lakeshore Legal Aid is seeking a dedicated lawyer to lead staff attorneys representing low-income and senior clients in Lakeshore’s Metro Eviction Prevention office. The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for leading staff in housing cases as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to overseeing attorneys and staff, supervising attorneys will represent clients and maintain a caseload. Supervising attorneys also will ensure that staff comply with funding requirements.
