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Assistant Public Defender - Battle Creek - Under the general direction of the Public Defender, provides indigent defense attorney services for Calhoun County. Provides indigent defense services through an active caseload. Meets with client(s), reviews charging documents, police reports, and other discovery or evidence provided by the Prosecution and makes recommendations for defense. Researches and prepares criminal cases for trial, motion, sentencing, and other proceedings, including research of applicable law, interviewing witnesses, investigating claims, and developing trail strategies. For all the details and to apply please visit this website. first emailed 1/14/25 Indigent Defense Coordinator - Battle Creek - Assign cases to Roster attorneys. Manage Roster Billing/Invoicing. The Indigent Defense Coordinator oversees all aspects of the Public Defender Office contract attorney program. In addition, the position is responsible for all in-office staff attorney case assignments, data collection, and compliance with Michigan Indigent Defense Commission standards and requirements. This role ensures that cases are distributed equitably among attorneys based on workload, expertise, and case complexity. For all the details and to apply please visit this website. first emailed 1/14/25 Assistant Public Defender - Muskegon - The Assistant Public Defender (APD) is a trial lawyer position that supports the appointed chief public defender, playing a crucial role in countering state prosecutions. The APD practices in various forums, including county, municipal, and township courts, offering quality legal representation to defendants unable to afford legal counsel for criminal or civil violations. Additionally, the APD may be assigned to juvenile delinquency and neglect and abuse (NA) cases, serving as a Guardian ad litem (GAL). The position also provides operational/administrative assistance to the department head for recruiting, training, supervising, and evaluating a large volunteer workforce of qualified student interns. While initially under supervision, the lawyer progressively gains independence with experience. As an APD progresses in the department, in addition to the tasks described above, the APD may be assigned to take on administrative duties, train and/or supervise subordinates, take leadership positions, and take on more difficult and/or higher jeopardy cases. For all the details and to apply please visit this website. first emailed 1/14/25 Major Crimes Defense Attorney - East Lansing - Ben Hall Law is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney to join our legal team. This role focuses on the defense of individuals charged with major crimes, including but not limited to violent felonies, white-collar crimes, and other serious offenses. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record in high-stakes criminal litigation. For all the details and to apply please visit this website. first emailed 1/14/25 Appellate Defender - Detroit- Michigan’s Appellate Defender Commission seeks applicants to serve as the Appellate Defender for the State of Michigan, a position created by Public Act 620 of 1978. The Appellate Defender serves as director of the State Appellate Defender Office (SADO), overseeing a $22 million agency with growing staff in Detroit and Lansing of more than 90 employees and a roster of 125 attorneys, who together represent over 3,000 people each year. For all the details and to apply please visit this website. first emailed 1/9/25 Assistant Public Defender (3 openings) - Alpena - 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 “Up North” communities surrounded by all nature has to offer, is looking for dedicated and zealous advocates to join our team representing clients in one or more of our covered counties (Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda). For all the details and to apply please visit this website. first emailed 1/9/25 |