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Job type full-time
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resumeThe cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Full-time work arrangements are preferred but we will consider part-time appointmentsPlease specify in your cover letter whether you are applying for a full-time or part-time position.
Job summary
The university of michigan law school seeks applicants for a temporary attorney position to handle unemployment insurance cases for claimantsThis attorney will work in cooperation with faculty in the workers’ rights clinic to represent clients at every stage of their matters, including administrative appeals and appeals to the circuit courts and michigan court of appealsThis position will work through the academic year and is renewable depending upon volume of work remaining.
Who we are
Founded in 1859, michigan law school is one of the world’s leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionMichigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmthMichigan law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the jd and 40 in the llm programOur commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the law school has long been committed to diversity along many dimensionsOur graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationallyThe university of michigan is located in ann arbor, michigan, which is considered among the best places in the united states to live and work.
At michigan law, we view our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to our mission as an educational institution and we seek to ensure that each member of our community has full opportunity to thrive in our environmentWe believe that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge and we maintain a deep commitment to fostering a diverse community in which all students, staff, and faculty learn and work in an atmosphere of inclusion and respect.
Required qualifications*
The successful applicant will have a minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law (unemployment insurance experience preferred)Candidates must hold a j.dDegree and be licensed to practice law in michigan.
Additional information
This position may work remotely or onsite at the workers` rights clinic or in a hybrid capacity.
Application deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar daysThe review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after postingThis opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-m eeo/aa statement
The university of michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
U-m covid-19 vaccination policy
Covid-19 vaccinations are now required for all university of michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including michigan medicineThis includes those working or learning remotelyMore information on this policy is available on the campus blueprint website or the u-m dearborn and u-m flint websites.
