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University of Michigan Staff Attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Staff Attorney

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Please submit a cover letter and resume together in a single PDF or Word document for application to this position. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Summary

The Staff Lawyer position is a subject area expert for developing and maintaining legal content and practical resources to meet the needs of the Michigan legal community. Resources include print books, online books, on-demand video seminars, and more. Must be able to work individually and in teams. Must be able to conduct in-depth legal research and draft or edit legal resources. The ideal candidate will:

  • Write clearly and concisely

  • Demonstrate strong analytical and legal research skills and be able to synthesize legal information

  • Develop and work with networks of legal experts who serve as volunteer contributors

  • Evidence excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities*

45% - Develop and implement new content and educational offerings:

  • Develop an extensive set of subject area legal resources.Includes creating, posting, and updating frequent short content pieces relevant to the Michigan legal community

  • Conduct in-depth legal research and draft legal resources as assigned

  • Plan educational materials and events for lawyers and related professionals as assigned.This includes video modules, interactive activities, exercises, and scenarios for self-testing educational content.Develop educational objectives to develop the legal content and education.

  • Work with other ICLE staff attorneys, contributors, and other ICLE staff to develop interactive education and/or online content that matches customer needs.

30% - Be subject area specialist for the development of legal education content and services:

  • Demonstrate expertise and remain current on legal development and practice updates in assigned subject areas.

  • Cultivate relationships in assigned subject areas with an extensive network of lawyers, contributors, ICLE customers, online communities and networks, and State Bar Section leaders.

  • Regularly attend State Bar section and other professional meetings.Share information from the meetings with other ICLE staff.

  • Participate in ICLE online communities and other social media groups relevant to assigned subject areas.Promote ICLE's brand by drafting comments, raising questions, and recommending information.

  • Conduct customer needs assessments in assigned subject areas, including gathering and analyzing feedback via surveys, social media networks, ICLE communities, and customer interviews.

  • Actively participate in periodic team planning sessions and retreats to propose additions and improvements to ICLE's content plan.

10% - Meet defined ICLE business goals and strategic plans:

  • Actively work toward the achievement of recruiting objectives that meet ICLE's goal of greater diversity across volunteer contributors and customers

  • Identify primary target audiences for content and develop effective marketing messages

10% - Actively participate in ICLE teams and project groups:

  • Be an active and engaged participant in ICLE teams and project groups to achieve process improvements and implement initiatives within ICLE?s strategic plan

5% - Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

  • Juris Doctorate degree;graduated in top third of law school class

  • Membership in the State Bar of Michigan (licensed to practice law)

  • 2-3 years of law practice experience

  • Excellent research and writing skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

  • Able to travel to seminar and meeting locations in Michigan. Infrequent evening and weekend meetings

  • Pass a work sample exercise administered by ICLE

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

252623

Working Title

Staff Attorney

Job Title

Staff Attorney

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Mobile/Remote

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Cont Lgl Educ

Department

Continuing Legal Education Ins

Posting Begin/End Date

8/05/2024 - 9/30/2024

Salary

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Career Interest

Legal & Government Relations

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