Description

The State Bar of Michigan has an immediate opening for a Public Policy Strategist. The Public Policy Strategist will assist in fulfilling the State Bar’s public policy mission by engaging in strategic and effective advocacy on court rule amendments, legislation, and other public policy items. This individual will assist volunteer leadership at the Bar in developing public policy positions and build and maintain relationships with legislative and court officials, associations, and other stakeholders in the justice system. The Public Policy Strategist will act as a subject matter expert on legislative issues affecting the regulation of the legal profession and the improvement of legal services to society.

Requirements

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Strategically advocate State Bar positions to the Michigan Supreme Court, legislators, legislative staff, and other
• Assist the Board of Commissioners and Representative Assembly in reaching well-informed public policy
  • Draft memoranda analyzing whether the State Bar of Michigan may take a position on legislation under the constraints set forth in Keller v State Bar of California.
  • Consult and assist in developing public policy proposals for consideration by the Board of Commissioners and/or the Representative
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop effective advocacy
• Advise on public policy proposals developed by State Bar committees and
• Help develop proactive and reactive strategies to meet the State Bar’s legislative and judicial policy
• Assist in improving content for the Public Policy Resource Center, including section and committee
• Serve as liaison or co-liaison to public policy standing committees, workgroups and task forces as assigned by the Director of Governmental
• Assist with preparing weekly Public Policy Update, including reviewing, and categorizing newly introduced

Minimum Position Guidelines (Education, Experience, Knowledge Skills, and Abilities):

• Knowledge of legislative and judicial policy making
• Knowledge of public policy issues related to the legal
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong experience with technology and social media
• Ability to exercise judgment in all phases of analysis, including alternative proposals and policy
• Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight time frames and deadlines.

NOTE: If candidate has law degree, the title of the position can be changed to Public Policy Counsel.

How to apply: please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to employment@michbar.org. This position is temporarily remote, but will be based in Lansing, Michigan. 

The State Bar of Michigan embraces a culture within its workplace as well as in leadership and governance processes that is open to and respects differing views and perspectives. The State Bar of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.