Allegan County Government ยท 2 weeks ago
Assistant Public Defender
Allegan, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expAllegan County Government is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to provide indigent defense and legal services. The role involves preparing and presenting legal strategies, conducting investigations, and appearing at various court hearings to advise clients on legal matters.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate Degree
Active Membership in the Michigan State Bar
Preferred
two (2) years of experience as a prosecutor, public defender, private criminal defense practitioner, legal intern or law clerk
Benefits
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
Company
Allegan County Government
Allegan County is located in the southwest region of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is the 18th largest county in Michigan and has 24 townships.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bob Genetski
CEO of the Office of County Clerk and Register of Deeds for Allegan County
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