Publications and Online Resources Staff Attorney Apply Now **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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **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. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 257871 **Working Title** Publications and Online Resources Staff Attorney **Job Title** Staff Attorney **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Mobile/Remote **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Inst Cont Lgl Educ **Department** Continuing Legal Education Ins **Posting Begin/End Date** 12/16/2024 - 2/14/2025 **Salary** $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 **Career Interest** Legal & Government Relations Apply Now