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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Assistant Public Defender III

MI 49424, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$47.42/hr - $64.73/hr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Public Defender III to provide exceptional legal representation for indigent adult criminal defendants charged with felonies and misdemeanors. The role involves mentoring less experienced attorneys and working collaboratively within a team-oriented office to ensure effective legal counsel and representation in court.

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Responsibilities

Provides legal counsel to indigent adults charged with crimes by, meeting with clients, preparing for court appearances, drafting briefs, performing legal research, analyzing evidence and planning strategy; represents clients at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, preliminary examinations, pretrial motions, bench trial, jury trials, presenting evidence, arguing motions and calling/examining witnesses presenting opening statements and closing argument

Interacts productively with clients, Prosecutors, Sheriff's Department, State Police and other law enforcement agencies, courts, private attorneys, private investigators and social agencies to ensure adequateness of criminal investigations and evaluating the sufficiency of evidence to justify prosecutions

Performs other functions as assigned

Qualification

Criminal law expertiseJuris Doctor DegreeTrial experienceLegal researchCommunication skillsComputer literacyTeamworkInterpersonal skills

Required

Possess an undergraduate degree plus a Juris Doctor Degree with a Certificate of Admittance to the State Bar of Michigan and authority to practice law throughout the state

Has practiced criminal law for five full years

Has experience as lead counsel in no fewer than seven felony jury trials that have been submitted to a jury

Must be licensed in good standing to drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid Michigan driver's license

Excellent working knowledge of new laws, precedents, and court procedures

Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and internet applications software

Knowledge of principles and practices of criminal law and procedure, particularly as related to the defense of clients, investigations, research, data analysis, report preparation techniques and computer applications related to the work

A willingness and ability to work within a team approach to all aspects of indigent defense

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability and willingness to interact positively and objectively with clients, other staff and supervisors, managers, employees, consultants, investigators and members of the general public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; including both verbal and written interactions