Full time attorney (1-5 years’ experience)

Abdnour Weiker, LLP – Lansing or Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, office (remote position)
www.lawyers4students.com

Firm description

Abdnour Weiker, LLP [pronounced Ab-da-nor Why-kerr] is a boutique, dynamic, and expanding
law firm with offices in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by Liz Abdnour
and Mark Weiker, after both operated separate students-rights focused firms in Michigan and
Ohio, respectively.

Our mission is to protect the rights and futures of students and educators. We practice primarily
in the following areas: K12 school law and student rights; Title IX investigations, hearings, and
litigation; special education law and disability rights; educator and school employee
representation; and college student rights, code of conduct, and academic misconduct.

WE LISTEN FIRST: We start with client-directed representation, meaning that we start by

listening to our clients and learning about their goals. Listening always comes first. Only then can
we apply our knowledge and experience in navigating the legal system to get our clients to their
goals. This may seem simple – and it is. But it is not a given. Unfortunately, listening to what the
client really wants is often an overlooked step in law firms where billable hours, egos, prestige,
and profits rule.

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO: We also place a very high priority on loving what we do and providing
meaningful service to our clients. We understand that long term relationships and excellent
service can only be sustained when we are regularly rewarded by our work. We only represent a
client if we know we will be strong advocates for them. Period. We think clients recognize this
commitment in their interactions with us and see that it helps us enjoy what we do – and get
results.

Job description

We are seeking an attorney with 1-5 years of experience to assist in growing our student rights-
focused law practice in the state of Michigan. Experience in education or education law is
preferred, but not required. The position is full time (30+ hours per week) and licensure to
practice law in Michigan is required. The selected professional will represent k12 students in
suspension/expulsion hearings, special education meetings and dispute resolution sessions, and
represent postsecondary students in code of conduct and academic misconduct hearings, Title
IX hearings, and out-of-state residency appeals, among other student-focused matters. The

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position will also require occasional representation of educators (teachers and administrators) in
employee discipline and licensure proceedings.

Requirements

● License to practice law in Michigan

● Excellent time management and organizational skills
● Ability to work independently and proactively
● Excellent legal research and writing skills
● Strong communication skills
● An interest in education, civil rights, employment, and/or disability law
● Empathy and patience for people going through difficult situations
● Strong commitment to personal and professional ethics
● Able to follow directions carefully and meet deadlines
● Professional fluency in English
● Transportation for travel to and from hearings and meetings
● Very light lifting or bending may be required for in-court appearances or hearings with
clients

Location

This is a fully remote position, but you must be located in Michigan and able to travel to hearings
and meetings at local school districts as needed. We have offices in Bloomfield Hills and Lansing
for in-person client meetings.

Compensation

We offer our attorneys a 50% share of all revenue they bring in and a comprehensive benefits
plan including health insurance, life insurance, retirement contribution, and a flexible schedule.

To apply

Please submit a resume and writing sample to Liz Abdnour at liz@education-rights.com. Please
put “Attorney position” in the subject line.

Accepting applications on a rolling basis. You will only be contacted if you are being considered
for an interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer.