Attorney (Survivors of Torture)

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv • Dearborn, MI • 10h ago

Department: Community Health & Research Center

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Attorney

Job Status: Part-time

Job Summary: Under limited direction from a senior-level manager, the Attorney uses specialized knowledge in law and skills obtained through experience, specialized training or certification to provide legal advice to clients of ACCESS across a wide array of disciplines including divorce, civil, criminal matters and immigration. Independently evaluates and selects legal techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in solving cases in the legal realm. Drafts complex legal documentation and works on moderately complex cases. May assist clients with appearances in courts and administrative agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct assessment of legal situation, problems and needs of clients

Advise clients as to their legal rights in various matters and draw up legal documents pertaining to client-s case

Gather evidence in divorce, civil and/or criminal matters to formulate defense or initiate legal action

Interview clients and witnesses and handle other details in preparation for trial

Prepare legal briefs and develop strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation of legal case

Conduct research related to the law

Confer with colleagues with specialties in areas of law not handled by ACCESS

Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies

Refer clients to attorneys who specialize in legal services not provided by ACCESS

Maintain currency in laws related to legal disciplines offered to clients

Maintain agency confidentiality and client privacy

Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Court and agency procedures

Leadership concepts

Skill in:

Analysis and organization

Negotiation and communication including presentation, oral and written

Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

Speak, read and write Arabic or language of client population(s) served

Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed

Gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to cases

Must have good clarity of thought, discretion and judgment ability

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Develop rapport with client and to engender confidence with the client and in their own professional competence and judgment

Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner

Read, analyze and interpret statutes, general business and legal periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations

Write contracts, opinions, briefs, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Effectively present information and respond to questions from courts, regulators, clients, customers and the general public

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

Minimum Degree Required:

Jurist Doctorate degree

Required Disciplines:

Law

~and~

A member in good standing of the State Bar Association

At least 4 years of legal and litigation experience is preferred

Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

Jurist Doctorate

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: None generally required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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