Senior Policy Analyst/Policy Analyst: Immigration, Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice Policy -- Michigan League for Public Policy

Posted: January 15, 2025

General Duties:

The Michigan League for Public Policy seeks a senior policy analyst or policy analyst to work on immigration policy (approximately 60%), criminal justice policy (approximately 20%) and juvenile justice policy (approximately 20%). This is an opportunity for someone with strong research, writing and interpersonal communication skills and an interest and experience in these policy areas. Through this work, the League seeks to promote immigrant-inclusive state and federal policies, while fighting back against efforts to reduce access to benefits for immigrants. Through its criminal and juvenile justice work, the League supports reforms that will lead to a fair and effective justice system for children, youth and adults. The successful candidate will work to promote these policies and racial and social justice by conducting research, analyzing data, writing reports and blogs, and representing the organization in public forums.

Full Description.

Requirements:

While no candidate will have every desirable quality, the ideal candidate would have:

• Commitment to economic, racial and social justice and expanding opportunity to Michiganders through policy change.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred.
• Relevant educational or equivalent experience researching and working on public policy issues, with preference for education or experience in these policy areas.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to karenhm@mlpp.org. The posting will remain open until filled, but applicants will start being considered on January 29, 2025.

Unemployment Claims Division Attorney -- Michigan Health and Hospital Association

Posted: January 13, 2025

General Duties:

This position will: (a) review, investigate and process unemployment compensation claims; (b) litigate contested unemployment claims, and (c) provide consultation to clients regarding unemployment claims and liability.

Responsibilities:

• Process and respond to unemployment claims.
• Review determinations and request unemployment hearings as necessary.
• Conduct pre-hearing investigations to obtain information for upcoming hearings, prepare witnesses for unemployment hearings, gather other relevant evidence and provide recommendations to clients regarding hearings. 
• Meet with members to review ways to serve members' unemployment claims better.

Full Description.

Requirements:

Education, Training and Experience; Certification/Licensure: The minimum education requirement is a juris doctorate.

Current licensure with a state bar association and "good standing" certification is preferred but not required.
Two to four years of related experience in employment law, unemployment compensation law, and litigation is preferred.

Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually

How to Apply:

Apply online.

Research Attorney, LSB Research Services Division -- Michigan Legislative Council - Legislative Service Bureau

Posted: January 10, 2025

General Duties:

This employee gathers, synthesizes, and analyzes legal and technical information to provide high quality, unbiased research to state legislators and legislative staff. Communicates findings in writing and orally to support public policy development and bill drafting. Provides legal review of Division products. Drafts policy resolutions for state legislators. Completes assignments independently with a moderate amount of supervision.

The LSB Research Services Division is part of the Legislative Council, which provides non-partisan analysis, information, and research services to members of the Michigan Legislature related to bill drafting and other legislative areas.

Full Description.

Requirements:

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school required. Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Michigan required. Some legal writing and research experience required. Familiarity with the legislative process, state government operations, and Michigan statutes desired. Excellent writing and research skills required, including knowledge of legal research resources. Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills required, including the ability to work with diverse personalities. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Occasional overtime and irregular hours as required.

Full Description.

Pay Range: $65,713 annually

How to Apply:

Online applications only are accepted through the State of Michigan’s job posting website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan. Apply by 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Applicants must include cover letter, resume, and a copy of law school transcripts in their online application.

Innovation Associate -- Early Childhood Investment Corporation

Posted: January 9, 2025

General Duties:

The Innovation Associate works closely with the Senior Director of Child Care Innovation, Innovation Fund team members, and with external partners to advance innovation and related policy changes at the state, regional, and local levels. The Innovation Associate will provide all forms of capacity building for grantees, including but not limited to:  

• Designing and delivering individual and group capacity building opportunities to innovation grantees to support the successful implementation of their innovations.
• Designing and facilitating meetings with external partners to support the design and scale up of innovations.
• Identifying and overseeing the work of capacity building partners and collaborators.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Business degree or a community business development degree/ experience, urban development or community economic development background preferred. 
• Three (3) years of related experience
• Proficiency in assessing capacity needs, engaging stakeholders for capacity development, and identifying strengths.
• Skilled in formulating, implementing, and evaluating capacity development strategies and responses.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Apply online.