Public Defender - Indigent Defense Trial Advocate

Allegan County; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Fitness centers

Job summary

Allegan County Government seeks an attorney to provide indigent defense and legal services. The role involves preparing, analyzing, presenting, and communicating legal strategies, as well as conducting legal research and advising clients about their rights.

You will appear at all levels of the trial court hearings and travel 25% to 50% for assignments. Required are a Juris Doctorate and active membership in the Michigan State Bar, with a preference for at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate Degree is required.
• Active membership in the Michigan State Bar is required.
• Two years of experience as a prosecutor, public defender, private criminal defense practitioner, legal intern or law clerk is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that legal strategies are customized for client's needs and are well analyzed and effectively communicated to the clients.
• Prepares and conducts investigations, interviewing clients, witnesses and individuals related to the case.
• Litigates legal issues as necessary and appropriate, including bringing cases to trial.
• Performs attorney functions as assigned.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Tools

None

Job description

Allegan County Government seeks an attorney to provide indigent defense and legal services. The role involves preparing, analyzing, presenting, and communicating legal strategies, as well as conducting legal research and advising clients about their rights.

You will appear at all levels of the trial court hearings and travel 25% to 50% for assignments. Required are a Juris Doctorate and active membership in the Michigan State Bar, with a preference for at least two years of relevant experience.