Pretrial Case Manager-Marquette

JusticePoint; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JusticePoint in Marquette, MI seeks a Pretrial Case Manager to support defendants navigating the criminal justice system. The role emphasizes empathy, accountability, and neutral liaison among clients, the Court, Prosecutor’s Office, and defense counsel.

Responsibilities include monitoring pretrial supervision, addressing barriers to court appearances, building relationships with community providers, and preparing status reports for progress in a timely, accurate manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance required.
• Obtain Certified Pretrial Services Professional certification within six months of employment.
• Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, supervise, and assist clients to have successful pretrial supervision by identifying and addressing barriers to attending court hearings.
• Develop knowledge and collaborative relationships with various community service providers.
• Establish plans to meet and address client’s individual needs.
• Prepare and submit court reports of the client’s status and progress.

Skills

MS Office

Professional communication

Organization & multitasking

Diversity sensitivity

Spanish language (preferred)

Criminal justice experience (preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field

Job description

Pretrial Case Managers are the nexus that serves the needs of defendants who are economically, racially, and ethnically diverse and assist those clients in navigating the criminal justice system. They hold the client accountable and help ensure court appearances and they remain arrest‑free during the pretrial period. Clients often experience mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and require a Case Manager who is both empathetic and compassionate. The Case Manager should have knowledge of the criminal justice system and act as a neutral party between the client, the Court, Prosecutor’s Office, and defense counsel.

The Case Manager will monitor, supervise, and assist clients have successful pretrial supervision by identifying and addressing barriers to attending court hearings, develop knowledge and collaborative relationships with various community service providers, establish plans to meet and address client’s individual needs, prepare, and submit court reports of the client’s status and progress.

Competencies

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to communicate professionally and accurately, both orally and written
• Organized, attentive to detail, ability to multi-task, work independently
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) is preferred
• Experience working with criminal justice involved clients preferred

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance required
• Obtain Certified Pretrial Services Professional certification within six months of employment
• Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles