Of counsel attorney (remote)
Job description
We are seeking an attorney to join our firm on an of counsel basis. We are looking for someone who is interested in working on special education and civil rights matters in order to help us expand our ability to help clients. Our firm receives 50-75 intake requests per month and we are currently only able to help a small fraction of those who contact us.
We want to expand the number of attorneys representing clients in special education and civil rights matters across the state, and would like to partner with someone to help them learn these areas of law while making it financially possible for them to do so. Attorneys fees are statutorily available for these cases and once you learn these areas of law, you can easily expand your own practice.
Requirements
Compensation
Negotiable. Can be either a percentage of your contingency billings or an hourly rate. We are happy to work with you to create a compensation plan that works for you. We are not able to offer benefits to of counsel attorneys.
To apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to resumes@abdnour.com. Please put “Of Counsel Attorney” in the subject line.
Accepting applications on a rolling basis. You will only be contacted if you are being considered for an interview.
Job description
We are seeking an attorney to join our firm on an of counsel basis. We are looking for someone who is interested in working on special education and civil rights matters in order to help us expand our ability to help clients. Our firm receives 50-75 intake requests per month and we are currently only able to help a small fraction of those who contact us.
We want to expand the number of attorneys representing clients in special education and civil rights matters across the state, and would like to partner with someone to help them learn these areas of law while making it financially possible for them to do so. Attorneys fees are statutorily available for these cases and once you learn these areas of law, you can easily expand your own practice.
Requirements
- License to practice law in Michigan
- 1+ years of experience practicing law
- The ability to work at least 15 hours per week on matters for our firm
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong communication skills
- An interest in special education, civil rights, Title IX, and/or disability law
- Empathy and patience for people going through difficult situations
- Strong commitment to personal and professional ethics
- Ability to follow directions carefully and meet deadlines
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Professional fluency in English
Compensation
Negotiable. Can be either a percentage of your contingency billings or an hourly rate. We are happy to work with you to create a compensation plan that works for you. We are not able to offer benefits to of counsel attorneys.
To apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to resumes@abdnour.com. Please put “Of Counsel Attorney” in the subject line.
Accepting applications on a rolling basis. You will only be contacted if you are being considered for an interview.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
