Wayne County Michigan ยท 1 day ago
Program Administrator -099605
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWayne County Michigan is developing a dedicated team in its Indigent Defense Services Department to enhance criminal defense representation and ensure equal access to justice. The Program Administrator will manage MIDC funding for investigators and experts, consult with assigned counsel, and oversee the approval process for services in felony cases.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Consulting directly with assigned counsel on needs for investigation or expert services in individual cases, through in-person contact, email, and phone
Communicating directly with investigators and experts, as needed, on continuing needs and completion of services throughout the case, and payment after services have been rendered
Preparing reports and recommendations on use of Program services
Training assigned counsel on the use of investigators and experts, and collaborating with others to provide training
Voting member of attorney assignment committee which includes monitoring attorney compliance with MIDC Standard 3 and IDSD policies
Developing and managing collections of investigators and experts who are willing and eligible to provide services in assigned criminal cases
Working with other IDSD staff, developing and maintaining a case management system to handle a large number of requests and payments
Working with other IDSD staff, developing a process for verifying the accuracy of requests for payment, as well as compliance with rate schedules
Managing an online process for approving requests, paying vendors, and evaluating the impact of services
Communicating directly with assigned counsel on continuing needs for services, and satisfaction with services, throughout the case
Compiling data on use of Program services
Working with IDSD staff to develop benchmarks and anticipated budgets for future Program funding requests
At the direction of the Assigned Counsel Administrator, monitoring the performance of assigned counsel
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney
Preferred
Prior work in a role supporting assigned criminal defense counsel
Company
Wayne County Michigan
Wayne County is located in southeastern Michigan, encompassing approximately 623 square miles.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Genelle M. Allen
Chief Operating Officer
Avani Sheth, MD MPH
Chief Medical Officer
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