Public Defender – Indigent Defense Attorney

Allegan County; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA programs

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Holidays

Fitness centers

Job summary

Allegan County Government seeks a dedicated attorney to provide indigent defense and related legal services. You will prepare, analyze, present, and communicate legal strategies, and advise clients on their rights throughout court proceedings.

Starting wage range is $84,988 - $109,262 per year for a full-time salaried position. Travel is required 25%–50%. Must have Juris Doctorate, active Michigan Bar membership, and about two years of prosecutorial or public defense experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and active Michigan Bar membership.
• Prefer two years of prosecutorial or public defense experience.
• Drug screen (THC) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents legal research and arguments to the courts ensuring sound arguments pursuant to law; Advises clients of their legal rights.
• Coordinates and interfaces with clients, witnesses, and related individuals to gather necessary information.
• Litigates legal issues as necessary and appropriate, including bringing bases to trial.
• Trains, develops, and supervises interns/volunteers; ensures procedures and manuals are up to date.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Allegan County Government seeks a dedicated attorney to provide indigent defense and related legal services. You will prepare, analyze, present, and communicate legal strategies, and advise clients on their rights throughout court proceedings.

Starting wage range is $84,988 - $109,262 per year for a full-time salaried position. Travel is required 25%–50%. Must have Juris Doctorate, active Michigan Bar membership, and about two years of prosecutorial or public defense experience.