Public Defender I — Impactful, Team-Based Criminal Defense

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 60.000 - 82.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

County of Kent is seeking an Assistant Public Defender I to provide comprehensive legal representation for individuals who cannot afford an attorney. You will work under supervision to defend clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies, focusing on indigent defense and holistic services.

The role requires admission or eligibility to practice in Michigan within six months, plus a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Competenze

• Must have strong ability to evaluate evidence and interview witnesses
• Proficient in legal research and drafting court filings
• Able to present case materials effectively in court
• Develops and communicates case strategy clearly to clients and team

Mansioni

• Evaluating evidence in cases and identifying key issues
• Interviewing necessary parties and witnesses for case development
• Conducting legal research to support defense strategies
• Drafting any necessary court filings and motions
• Presenting case materials in court and advocating for clients
• Handling a high proportion of misdemeanors with some low-severity felonies

Conoscenze

Evaluating evidence

Interviewing witnesses

Legal research

Drafting court filings

Oral advocacy

Formazione

Undergraduate degree + Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Law

Descrizione del lavoro

County of Kent is seeking an Assistant Public Defender I to provide comprehensive legal representation for individuals who cannot afford an attorney. You will work under supervision to defend clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies, focusing on indigent defense and holistic services.

The role requires admission or eligibility to practice in Michigan within six months, plus a valid Michigan driver’s license.