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This program represents long term care consumers who want to receive services and support in their own homes and communities instead of in nursing homes as well as individuals with dual Medicare and Medicaid enrollment.\nDESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: MEJI advocates for and represents low-income older adults and people with disabilities on issues related to long term care, healthcare, benefits, elder abuse, and individual rights. MEJI houses the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and the MI Community, Home, and Health Ombudsman, and it engages in litigation and systemic advocacy efforts on behalf of vulnerable adults.MEJI is part of Michigan Statewide Advocacy Services (MSAS), a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to individuals and families with low-income, Michigan’s immigrant communities, older adults and adults with disabilities through several statewide programs. Visit meji.org and michigansas.org for more information.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nManaging an individual caseload\nRepresenting clients in administrative or court hearings\nEngaging in policy analysis and administrative advocacy\nCollaborating with community partners and state officials\nDrafting and maintaining educational materials\nPreparing regular reports for grant funders\nOutreach and training to consumers, advocates, and attorneys\nQUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan or qualified to be admitted by waiver. Applicants must possess excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills and be equipped to balance varied responsibilities. While we will consider entry level attorneys for one of our two positions, we are also seeking applicants with demonstrated litigation experience, either in court or administrative hearings. 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MSAS is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.\nTO APPLY:Please completethis application and submit your resume and cover letter. You can also access the application by copying and pasting the following web address into your browser: https://miadvocacy.bamboohr.com/careers/294. 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