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Oakland County, Michigan Government · 2 days ago

Principal Attorney - Public Defender

Pontiac, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$119K/yr - $159K/yr

Oakland County is one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, committed to strengthening communities and improving quality of life. As a Principal Attorney in the Public Defender’s Office, you will handle serious cases, provide legal representation to indigent clients, and guide other attorneys in the office.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Evaluate evidence, interview necessary parties, and prepare comprehensive case materials for representation

Research legal issues and draft required court filings with a high level of accuracy and detail

Present cases in District and Circuit courts

Provide expert legal advice and guidance to attorneys within the Public Defender’s Office

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawLegal analysisCourt representationCase preparationExpert legal adviceAttention to detail

Required

Be licensed to practice law and maintain membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Company

Oakland County, Michigan Government

With more than 1.2 million residents, Oakland County is composed of 62 cities, townships, and villages.

Founded in 1820

Pontiac, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.oakgov.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Lois Robbins

Co-founder

EJ Widun

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Recent News

PR Newswire

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