Assistant Assigned Counsel Administrator – Indigent Defense

Wayne County; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County is seeking an Assistant Assigned Counsel Administrator for its Indigent Defense Services Department, responsible for overseeing staff and programs related to criminal defense representation. The successful candidate will manage compliance plans and assist in attorney performance reviews while fostering collaboration within the judicial system.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 5 years of criminal law experience, including felony trials. This position offers a critical opportunity to contribute to justice access and defense services in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing criminal law, including 3 years of felony trial experience.
• Preferred experience in supervision and management of budgets and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in compliance plans and cost analysis.
• Supervise staff performing case assignment and attorney qualification.
• Develop and monitor automated case assignment processes.
• Lead accuracy reviews of attorney payment requests.

Skills

Criminal law expertise

Supervision

Budget management

Public policy development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Licensed Attorney in good standing with the State of Michigan

Job description

Wayne County is seeking an Assistant Assigned Counsel Administrator for its Indigent Defense Services Department, responsible for overseeing staff and programs related to criminal defense representation. The successful candidate will manage compliance plans and assist in attorney performance reviews while fostering collaboration within the judicial system.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 5 years of criminal law experience, including felony trials. This position offers a critical opportunity to contribute to justice access and defense services in Michigan.