Legal Services Director jobs in Dearborn, MI

Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Legal Assistant
  • Michigan Legal Services
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Are looking to have meaningful work that has a direct impact the Detroit Community?

    Are you looking for work-life balance?

    Then don't waste any more time and apply for our Legal Assistant - Housing opening.


    Overview:
    The Legal Assistant Housing will work in cooperation with the legal staff of Michigan Legal Services (MLS) and others to address eviction cases and other landlord/tenant matters.

    Reasonable Accommodations Statement
    To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Essential Functions:
    • Interview clients who have a pending eviction or other landlord/tenant-related issues.
    • Draft correspondence to clients and appropriate government agencies.
    • Prepare intake paperwork in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
    • Assist clients in addressing the landlord/tenant issue.
    • Coordinate with social services workers to resolve issues with the state and ensure that our clients are supported effectively.
    • Draft letters to landlords, housing inspectors, and various governmental office.
    • Draft pleadings for court under the supervision of staff attorneys
    • Perform other landlord/tenant-related tasks as assigned by the executive director or program coordinator.
    • Perform legal research.
    • Collect and track documents for client projects.
    • Assist with administrative tasks as needed.
    • Maintain confidentiality of client information.
    • Refer cases in need of legal help or with more complex issues to appropriate legal staff and redirect issues beyond legal scope to appropriate MLS staff.
    • Maintain case and contact records in suitable files for efficiency of communication.
    • Be aware of the programs and policies of MLS and external programs that provide comprehensive assistance to our clients.
    • Perform other housing-related tasks as needed and as assigned by the executive director.
    • Understanding and becoming proficient in Justice Server.

    Qualifications:
    Successful candidates will believe in MLS’s mission and demonstrate a passion for driving the organization’s growth.

    They will also have:
    • HSD Required.  A bachelor’s degree or associate degree preferred in social services.
    • 1 -2 years of Legal Assistant experience is preferred.
    • Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
    • Experience with Microsoft Office and intermediate computer literacy.
    • The ability to learn quickly and to balance multiple projects at once.
    • Displays original thinking and creativity and meets challenges with resourcefulness.
    • Requires a courteous, patient individual with the ability to work calmly under stress, understanding the environment of change, deadlines, and interruptions.
    • Good oral, math, and written communications skills.
    • Ability to problem solve effectively.
    • Good organizational skills and accuracy.
     
    Physical Demands and Working Environment
    The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Environment/Physical: Standard office setting.  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

    Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

    Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
  • 11 Days Ago

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Legal Assistant - Housing
  • Michigan Legal Services
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Are looking to have meaningful work that has a direct impact the Detroit Community?Are you looking for work-life balance?Then don't waste any more time and apply for our Legal Assistant - Housing open...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Deputy Director
  • Lakeshore Legal Aid
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • 2727 Second Avenue, Suite 301Detroit, MI 48201 Detroit, Michigan 48201Phone: (313) 242-0811Counsel and Advocacy Law LineClient Intake: (888) 783-8190DEPUTY EVICTION PREVENTION DIRECTOR – Detroit, MIOr...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Staff Attorney (FT)
  • Michigan Legal Services
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job description:The staff attorney will work under the direction of the Executive Director of Michigan Legal Services. The ideal staff attorney will have excellent writing, communication, and problem-...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Staff Attorney
  • Michigan Legal Services
  • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
  • Job description:The staff attorney will work under the direction of the Executive Director of Michigan Legal Services. The ideal staff attorney will have excellent writing, communication, and problem-...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Court Runner/ File Clerk
  • ABC Legal Services
  • Livonia, MI FULL_TIME
  • About ABC Legal Services: ABC Legal Service is proud to be the national leader in filing service of legal documents. We are growing and are looking for talented new team members to support our growth ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Critical Supply Team - Senior Specialist
  • Ford
  • Dearborn, MI
  • Job Description Critical Supply Team - Senior Specialist We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Vehicles Communications Manager
  • Ford
  • Dearborn, MI
  • Job Description #LI-Hybrid Ford Motor Company is undergoing the greatest transformation in the company's history, with t...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, HR Business Partner (Hybrid based in SE Michigan)
  • Ford
  • Dearborn, MI
  • Job Description We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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A/V Support Engineer
  • Ford
  • Dearborn, MI
  • Job Description At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providin...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner - Landmark Home Visits - Grosse Pointe, MI
  • Optum
  • Dearborn, MI
  • $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus For Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This Pro...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Defender Support Advocate
  • Wayne County Government
  • Detroit, MI
  • WHO WE ARE The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From R...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Counsel
  • Adient
  • Plymouth, MI
  • JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Counsel will serve as a member of Adient's Commercial Transactions Team providing leg...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Technologist
  • Corewell Health
  • Dearborn, MI
  • As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving Michigan, we offer a world of opportunity within our expansive ...
  • 6/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.5 square miles (63 km2), of which 24.4 square miles (63 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.37%) is water. The city developed on both sides of the Rouge River. An artificial waterfall/low head dam was constructed by Henry Ford on his estate to power its powerhouse. The Upper, Middle, and Lower Branches of the river come together in Dearborn. The river is widened and channeled near the Rouge Plant to allow lake freighter access. Fordson Island (42°17′38″N 83°08′52″W / 42.29389°N 83.14778°W / 42.29389; -...
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Income Estimation for Legal Services Director jobs
$182,228 to $252,158
Dearborn, Michigan area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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