How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume together in a single PDF or Word document for application to this position. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
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
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 in the State Bar of Michigan (licensed to practice law)
- 2-3 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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.