Assistant Public Defender
$84.99k - $109.26kAllegan County
Job Description
Job Description
Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty. A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We have been recognized by Gallagher as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being for three years in a row (2023-2025). We have also received the “Impact Award” from M.E.R.S. for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!
Provides indigent defense and legal services. Prepares, analyzes, presents, reports and communicates legal strategies, legal research and advises clients about legal matters. Appears at all levels of the trial court hearings, including arraignments, probable cause conferences, preliminary examinations, pre-trials, trials, sentencing, motions and other assigned hearings.
Starting Wage Range : $84,988 - $109,262 per year, depending on experience, full-time salaried position
Excellent Benefits Plan: Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Ensures that legal strategies are customized for client's needs and are well analyzed and effectively communicated to the clients.
- Prepares and presents legal research and arguments to the courts ensuring sound arguments pursuant to law; Advises clients of their legal rights.
- Prepares and conducts investigations, properly interviewing clients, witnesses and every individual related to a law violation or crime.
- Determines deficiencies by using legal, scientific and technological knowledge. Ensures that the department is always updating technical and legal knowledge.
- Coordinates and implements leadership strategies based on functions, positions and performance.
- Effectively communicates with other departments of the organization to ensure that files are efficiently prepared and delivered on time on each scheduled court date.
- Analyzes, develops and maintains approaches in order to have an effective recruitment process for the new Holistic Defense Partner positions.
- Trains, develops, makes work assignments, supervises and evaluates intern/volunteer workforce.
- Litigates any legal issues that are necessary and appropriate, including bringing bases to trial.
- Performs attorney functions as assigned.
- Ensures that procedures and manuals are documented and updated as necessary.
- Performs other functions and projects as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Active Membership in the Michigan State Bar
- Prefer two (2) years of experience as a prosecutor, public defender, private criminal defense practitioner, legal intern or law clerk.
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