Youth Defense Research & Training Attorney

• Applicants must be current members of the Michigan Bar or eligible to waive into the bar
• Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to youth defense, indigent defense, public service, and racial equity
• The ideal candidate will have experience representing children in delinquency proceedings and be an experienced youth defense trainer; youth public defense experience is preferred
• Knowledge, training, and experience related to adolescent development, neuroscience, education, mental health treatment, and best practices for rehabilitation of children
• Experience developing training content, programs, and publications
• Skills in legal research and writing, client communication, and oral advocacy
• Proficient and advanced technological skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of different backgrounds and lived experiences and proven expertise in communicating with children and adolescents

Benefits State employee benefits are comprehensive and include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k plan with up to a 9% employer contribution
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid vacation in year one
• Paid sick time and, for eligible employees, paid parental leave
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work hours
• Hybrid work environment (remote/office)
• Paid training opportunities