Indigent Defense Trial Attorney I

Macomb-County-Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

No premium for employee

Job summary

Macomb County Public Defenders Office seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services for indigent defendants in criminal matters. The attorney represents clients at arraignments, trials, and post-trial matters, ensuring compliance with MIDC standards.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate and active Michigan Bar membership, with a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week) and a starting time of 8:00 am. Competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Represents indigent defendants in trial-related proceedings, including arraignments and trials.
• Maintains communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts, and investigators.
• Performs legal research, files motions and briefs, and prepares for proceedings.
• Negotiates pleas/dispositions consistent with constitutional and MIDC standards.
• Maintains case files, tracks progress, and assists appellate counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Organization

Education

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Michigan

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Macomb County Public Defenders Office seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services for indigent defendants in criminal matters. The attorney represents clients at arraignments, trials, and post-trial matters, ensuring compliance with MIDC standards.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate and active Michigan Bar membership, with a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week) and a starting time of 8:00 am. Competitive salary is offered.