Assistant Public Defender I - Ottawa County - Assistant Public Defender I provides high quality legal representation to indigent clients, primarily in District Court on misdemeanors and assists with providing Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) at arraignment for any citizen appearing before the Court for the first time. Click here to get all the details.  first emailed 8/28/24

Assistant Public Defender Positions (3 openings) - Alpena, Oscoda, and Montmorency Counties - Are you passionate about justice and eager to make a difference in an underserved area that truly needs your skills? The Northeast Michigan Regional Defender Office, serving beautiful close-knit communities surrounded by all nature has to offer, is looking for dedicated and zealous advocates to join our team as Assistant Public Defenders. Click here to get all the details.  first emailed 8/22/24

Principal Attorney - Pontiac- Demonstrates a high level of expertise within a specialized, complex area within the Public Defender’s Office to effectively represent Indigent clients. A principal attorney will be assigned to handle the most serious cases within the Public Defender’s Office, and will evaluate evidence, interview necessary parties, research and write any necessary court filings, and present case materials in District, Circuit, and occasionally Appellate courts. Ensures that case material is thorough, accurate and complete. Renders expert legal advice to other attorneys within the Public Defender’s Office. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments. Click here to get all the details.  first emailed 8/22/24

Assistant Appellate Defender, State Appellate Defender Office - Detroit or Lansing - Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) is expanding. Join us as an Assistant Appellate Defender working statewide to represent people as they appeal their felony convictions. Click here to get all the details.  first emailed 8/22/24

Staff Attorney (Criminal Practice) - Detroit  - The Staff Attorney demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities and an enthusiasm for holistic defense. The ideal Staff Attorney is an experienced felony trial attorney who demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities, preferably with experience in a public defender office, in a public interest organization, or in the indigent criminal defense context. The Staff Attorney will help shape our present and future—contributing to a collaborative environment and culture of excellence in alignment with our values. At NDS Detroit, how we represent our clients is as important as individual case outcomes and our ideal Staff Attorney approaches the cultivation of a positive office culture and the representation of indigent clients with equal rigor and commitment. Click here to get all the details.  first emailed 8/22/24

Assistant Public Defender Senior - Oakland County  - Performs a variety of professional legal duties, generally the more difficult and specialized legal work. Is responsible for obtaining and evaluating evidence and performing legal research, writing briefs, and presenting cases. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments. Click here to get all the details.  first emailed 8/14/24

Assistant Public Defender - Marquette County - Under the supervision of the Chief Public Defender, the Assistant Public Defender is a trial lawyer position who serves as attorney and advocate for indigent clients throughout Marquette County. The Assistant Public Defender performs legal research, handles cases in District and Circuit Court, and provides representation of individuals on the arraignment docket. Strong candidates will advocate in the best interest for clients while providing quality legal representation for defendants without means to retain legal counsel, after being charged with criminal or civil violations. Questions are encouraged- please reach out to Cassidy at Cberlin@mqtco.org. Click here for more details. first emailed 8/9/24

Assistant Public Defender - Ingham County - Under the direction of the Chief Public Defender, serves as attorney for indigent clients throughout the courts in Ingham County.   Performs legal research using electronic and on line tools.  Represents clients as assigned.  Advocates in the best interest for clients. Click here for more details. first emailed 8/1/24

Contract Attorney - Kent County - The City of Grand Rapids is Requesting Expressions of Interest from Assigned Counsel, Counsel at First Appearance and Specialty Court Attorneys to provide contractual Indigent Defense Service pursuant to Standard 4 for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. Click here for more details. first emailed 8/1/24

Public Defender - Grand Rapids - Kent County is actively seeking a dedicated and passionate Public Defender to serve as Department Director for the office and the attorney of record for indigent adults facing criminal charges within the County. This pivotal role involves the development, implementation, oversight, and direction of the Public Defender’s Office and the indigent defense private counsel roster. The right person for this role is a change agent who is highly adept at building relationships based on trust; and is a passionate advocate for the disadvantaged, ensuring that indigent defendants receive high quality legal representation. Click here for more details. first emailed 7/25/24