Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in the Michigan State Bar or eligibility for admission. Valid State of Michigan identification and ability to travel to court, meetings with clients and similar activities as required. Demonstrated commitment to the civil rights of all people and the ability to work with individuals with a variety of disability characteristics and cultural backgrounds. Ability to maintain confidential information. Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective legal representation to persons with disabilities including presenting cogent legal arguments at hearings and negotiating resolution of cases. The incumbent is also required to communicate technical legal information in terms. Demonstrated ability to respond in an empathetic/compassionate manner while maintaining neutrality and composure to sensitive situations, emotionally charged issues, and the like. Written and computer skills necessary for the creation of correspondence/memos, court pleadings, legal briefs, motions, proposed legislation and educational materials. Demonstrated ability to utilize the Agency database and work with various computer software packages including Microsoft Office, GroupWise E-mail, Internet Browsing, etc. is required. Analytical ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to a variety of client problem situations. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple priorities and demands. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working knowledge of legal practices and procedures and court rules. The incumbent is also required to have a general understanding of disability advocacy issues. Ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands with varying deadlines. Physical ability to properly operate required office equipment. Background clearance. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal office environment with little discomfort or exposure due to unfavorable working conditions. Work involves travel to various locations throughout the State with some exposure to adverse weather, traffic hazards, and the like. Minimal exposure to injury and/or communicable diseases when using standard precautions. Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in the Michigan State Bar or eligibility for admission. Valid State of Michigan identification and ability to travel to court, meetings with clients and similar activities as required. Demonstrated commitment to the civil rights of all people and the ability to work with individuals with a variety of disability characteristics and cultural backgrounds. Ability to maintain confidential information. Interpersonal skills necessary to provide effective legal representation to persons with disabilities including presenting cogent legal arguments at hearings and negotiating resolution of cases. The incumbent is also required to communicate technical legal information in terms. Demonstrated ability to respond in an empathetic/compassionate manner while maintaining neutrality and composure to sensitive situations, emotionally charged issues, and the like. Written and computer skills necessary for the creation of correspondence/memos, court pleadings, legal briefs, motions, proposed legislation and educational materials. Demonstrated ability to utilize the Agency database and work with various computer software packages including Microsoft Office, GroupWise E-mail, Internet Browsing, etc. is required. Analytical ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to a variety of client problem situations. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple priorities and demands. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working knowledge of legal practices and procedures and court rules. The incumbent is also required to have a general understanding of disability advocacy issues. Ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands with varying deadlines. Physical ability to properly operate required office equipment. Background clearance. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal office environment with little discomfort or exposure due to unfavorable working conditions. Work involves travel to various locations throughout the State with some exposure to adverse weather, traffic hazards, and the like. Minimal exposure to injury and/or communicable diseases when using standard precautions. Evening and weekend hours may be required.