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INTERNAL UNION APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR UNION POSITIONS

DATE:

8/17/26\n

STATUS:

Regular, Full Time\n

SALARY RANGE

$74,827.22-136,565.26\n

TITLE:

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I/II/III

GRADE:

118 -122\n

LOCATION:

220 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor\n

UNION AFFILIATION

Public Defender's Association\n

JOB SUMMARY

\nAs an assistant trial lawyer to the appointed county public defender, under either general or direct supervision of managerial/supervisory staff, this developing, professional level - trial lawyer position serves as an integral part of a legal defense team. This position provides legal representation on behalf of all defendants, including juveniles, charged with criminal or civil violations who are assessed by the courts as being without sufficient resources to retain legal counsel.\nPosition is initially under close supervision and as trial attorneys gain greater experience to perform more independently, employees gradually receive moreplex assignments. Advancement to LEVELS II and III are made after gaining required experience while demonstrating acceptable work proficiency.\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

\nInterviews clients, witnesses, professional experts and law enforcement personnel while also examining police reports and investigating crime scenes to gather available facts for use in legal representation.\nInvestigates or assigns to an investigator the background facts for clients by interviewing friends, family associates, schools, social agencies and employers while also gathering data such as police records, school records and employment histories.\nProvides effective counseling to clients for a realistic evaluation of the facts and evidence in their case to ascertain what is in their best interest as regards bench or jury trials or other alternative case dispositions.\nRepresents the appointed county public defender in providing effective counseling to clients regarding personal problems such as job training, alcohol and drug abuse therapy, education opportunities and a general resolution of family problems.\nProvides effective referral information to clients regarding issues such as job training, alcohol and drug abuse therapy, education opportunities and a general resolution of family problems.\nEffectively prepares for court appearances by drafting briefs, legal researching and analyzing evidence and planning strategy as needed.\nEffectively represents the appointed county public defender in providingpetent legal representation for clients charged with criminal or civil violations at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, sentencing, preliminary examinations for felonies, abuse and neglect matters and juvenile delinquency cases.\nEffectively represents the appointed county public defender in providingpetent legal representation for clients in the conduct of jury or bench trials within the courts in delivering the case to include presenting opening and closing statements, arguing motions, and calling and examining witnesses.\nReads extensively to keep current on new laws, precedents and court procedures.\nMaintains a professional demeanor and appearance in and out of court.\nRegularly confer with supervisor regarding status and direction of cases.\nDiscuss concluded cases with supervisors and colleagues to review appropriateness of methods and techniques used in providingpetent legal defense to clients.\nAssists effectively in training, giving work assignments, supervising and evaluating volunteer student interns.\nAs assigned, attend and participate, as the representative of the Public Defender,munity ormittee meetings on topics related to the functions of the Public Defender's s Office.\nAs assigned, once qualified and on a rotating basis, work weekend and holiday duty\nComplies with all standards promulgated by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission including, but not limited to, standards regarding training, education, and CLE requirements.\nPerforms all other related duties as assigned.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.\n

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

\nDuties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including aputer, vision to read ed materials and aputer monitor and hearing and speech sufficient tomunicate in person or over the telephone.\nThese requirements may be amodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such amodations.\n

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

\nCompetentputer skills\nExcellentmunication and interpersonal skills\nPossess an understanding of the unique legal and social needs of the clients the office serves\nDemonstrate a willingness to participate inmunity outreach and education efforts\n

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

\nMembership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan or obtain membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan within probationary period and eligibility to practice under

MCR 8.120.

\nEach non-licensed new hire will be allowed one opportunity following hire to take the State Bar of Michigan examination. Following the notification ofplete licensure within the minimum of a six-month probationary period, a maximum three month extension to the probationary period may be granted at the discretion of the Public Defender. If licensing is not obtained within the allotted time-period, said new hire will be terminated.\nPossess a valid Michigan driver's license.\n

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

\nDuties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including aputer, vision to read ed materials and aputer screen and hearing and speech sufficient tomunicate in person or over the telephone.\nThese requirements may be amodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such amodations.\n

EDUCATION

\nPossession of a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.\n

EXPERIENCE

\nLevel 1\nEntry level classification.\nLevel 2\nThree (3) years of experience required with acceptable work performance.\nLevel 3\nSix (6) Years of experience required with acceptable work performance.\nThis class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.\n

FILING DEADLINE

9/1/26\n

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