Legal Services Director jobs in Pontiac, 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
  • 1 Month 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...
  • 7 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...
  • 15 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-...
  • 1 Month 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-...
  • 22 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 ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Director of Operations
  • Planning Alternatives
  • Birmingham, MI
  • Company Overview: Planning Alternatives is a leading fiduciary firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial plann...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examination Analyst - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Pontiac, MI
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Skymint Cannabis
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Corporate Paralegal to join our legal team and provide ...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Manager
  • Movement Search & Delivery
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • ** This is an On-Site role that will be seated with plant staff in the front office** Salary Expectations: -100-125k -10...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Senior Legal Counsel
  • Harman International Industries
  • Novi, MI
  • A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on m...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Support Associate III
  • Tapestry
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers a...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Account Manager
  • Edscha Automotive
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • Increase sales with assigned customers and regional programs. Oversee customers platforms in collaboration with other gl...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Director - NEW STORE J.Crew Factory
  • J Crew
  • Rochester, MI
  • Our Story We're J.Crew Factory, and we believe shopping should be fun. Our brand is built on creating timeless styles th...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pontiac (/ˈpɒn(t)iæk/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, located in Metro Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 59,515. It is the county seat of Oakland County and about 12 miles (19 km) north and slightly west of the Detroit city limits. Founded in 1818, Pontiac is notably the second European-American organized settlement in Michigan within close proximity to Detroit, second only to Dearborn. It was named after Pontiac, a war chief of the Ottawa people who had occupied the area before the European settlers. The city achieved its widest reputation for its Ge...
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Income Estimation for Legal Services Director jobs
$181,904 to $251,707
Pontiac, Michigan area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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