General Summary The Washtenaw County/Eastern Michigan University Legal Resource Center (LRC), located in the Washtenaw County Courthouse, is a non-profit charitable organization staffed by a
supervising attorney and paralegal students who provide and assist patrons in filling out
appropriate legal forms for civil matters such as: divorce, child custody, personal protection orders, small claims, landlord tenant disputes, probate, paternity or adult guardianship. In addition, the staff provides information on various legal procedures for navigating the court system. |
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Daily operations of LRC:
Open, operate and close LRC
Serve as notary for LRC
Maintain supplies for LRC
Bill supplies to LRC Board
Collect fees and donations for LRC
Create operational and financial reports for LRC Board
Collect voluntary demographic information from LRC patrons for the Board of Directors’ use
Coordinate with Washtenaw County staff regarding the continued use of LRC office
Maintain computer and scanner systems used by patrons
Supervision of Eastern Michigan University (EMU) paralegal students:
Schedule EMU paralegal students to ensure they are obtaining the hours and experiences required by their academic program
Aid EMU paralegal students in providing services to LRC patrons
Provide services to LRC patrons when EMU paralegal students are unable or unavailable
Maintain policy manual for EMU paralegal students, outlining standard practices and expectations for students
Maintain legal documentation needed by EMU paralegal students
Review phone and email correspondence between EMU paralegal students and LRC patrons
Maintain computer and phone systems used by EMU paralegal students
In addition to the sole responsibilities outlined above, employee will be responsible in assisting Engage@EMU staff in the following duties:
Exploring areas of expansion in LRC services
Communication and marketing of LRC services
Exploring fundraising and grant funding opportunities
Maintaining website for LRC
Communication between Engage@EMU and Washtenaw County Court Administration |
Preferred Qualifications: Special Instructions: Position will be based on EMU’s academic calendar and will typically include 48 weeks of scheduled work with two two-week breaks between semesters when the LRC will be closed. The LRC will also be subject to close on holidays observed by the EMU academic
calendar and Washtenaw County.
In addition, employee will make themselves available to:
• EMU College of Technology Paralegal Studies program faculty on the basis of planning and discussing placement and experiences for EMU paralegal students and providing student reviews
• LRC Board of Directors on the overall mission and services of the LRC
• Washtenaw County Court Administration regarding LRC technology and facilities |