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

Individuals in this position will work mostly remotely and are eligible for a generous benefits package after completing an initial probationary period. Paid time-off benefits include: 24 hours of vacation time accrued every month (total of 288 hours annually); numerous holidays; and 120 hours of sick leave annually.

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

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 or eligibility for membership in the State Bar of Michigan (licensed to practice law)
1-2 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 the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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