The Detroit Justice Center is founded on the belief that we cannot build cities that work for everyone without remedying the impacts of mass incarceration and transforming our justice system. We are looking for creative, experienced professionals to support our mission to deliver community lawyering services, create economic opportunities, and promote just cities.
We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and individuals with past involvement in the justice system or who have loved ones currently or formerly in the justice system to apply.
Career Opportunities
The Detroit Justice Center (DJC), The Detroit Justice Center (DJC), renowned for its innovative approach to community law practice, is currently seeking a contract position as a Contract Attorney for an initial one-year term. Position Overview: As a Contract Attorney, you’ll support clients addressing barriers related to family and traffic issues, along with housing law, especially for those…
About the Role The Legal Director of the Legal Services Advocacy Practice (LSAP) leads the legal team at Detroit Justice Center and works collaboratively with staff to develop and set legal strategy, while guiding and supporting attorneys and advocates, and overseeing the delivery of direct services to clients navigating family court, housing instability, criminal records, and other systemic…
Launched in 2018, DJC works to remedy the impacts of mass incarceration and build just, thriving cities. We deliver community lawyering services, create economic opportunities, and advance systemic change. We are seeking a Policy Advocate who will drive systemic change by advancing DJC’s campaigns for criminal justice reform, community reinvestment, and housing equity. The role will work…