Neighborhood Defender Service Inc

Neighborhood Defender Service Inc

Special Litigation Research Attorney

Detroit, MI, US · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$79k-$123kDetected 3 days ago
ResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The ideal Special Litigation & Research Attorney is an experienced attorney, well-versed in Michigan law, who demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized people and communities.
  • The Special Litigation & Research Attorney will help shape our present and future-contributing to a collaborative environment and culture of excellence in alignment with our values.
  • Embrace NDS' philosophy of client-centered, community-based, holistic representation and commitment to excellence by providing vigorous representation with energy and enthusiasm to the residents of Wayne County.

Responsibilities

  • Today, NDS operates community-based offices in Harlem; the Bronx; Detroit; and Hays County, Texas, supported by a unified national infrastructure that allows local teams to deliver high-quality, responsive representation rooted in the communities they serve.
  • This may also include developing or organizing existing resource banks, vetting and updating existing resources, and developing new resources, such as practice guides, cheat sheets, and model pleadings.
  • Support and train NDS staff and roster attorneys in all aspects of motion practice, including issue-spotting, writing, record development, and argument.

Requirements

  • Experience representing clients in criminal cases and knowledge of criminal procedures from arraignments through appeals.
  • Skill and significant experience in legal research and analysis.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word and OneDrive.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be submitted by no later than 11:59 pm on July 27, 2026.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Several years of experience practicing in Michigan, preferably Wayne County, and extensive familiarity with Michigan criminal law and appellate procedures.

Compensation

  • Compensation is commensurate with experience.
  • The current salary range for this position is $78,794.69 - $122,912.49.
  • The salary, benefits, and employment policies relevant to this position are governed by the CBA between NDS and the NDS Union, part of ALAA UAW 2325.
  • Min USD $78,794.69/Yr.
  • Max USD $122,912.49/Yr.

Benefits

  • Qualifications Required A demonstrated commitment to criminal justice, indigent defense, racial equity and social justice issues, and to the Wayne County community.

Company info

  • Founded in Harlem, NDS was built to challenge the traditional public defense model by centering clients, communities, and interdisciplinary advocacy.

Equal opportunity

  • NDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  • equal opportunity employer.
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