Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
EC
Eaton County, Michigan
Assistant Public Defender
Career Insights for Judge
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Michigan data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$106,452 / year median in Michigan
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Assistant Public Defender A Government Entity 17 hours ago Charlotte, MI 1+ Years Full Time 2022-6-299 70,886 - 92,144 / Yearly Not Specified Share on Apply now
Other Functions Must be able to work on site at the County Government Complex in Charlotte. This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.
Description:
General Summary:
Under the supervision of the Public Defender and Chief Assistant Public Defender, provides legal representation for defendants without means to retain legal counsel, after being charged with criminal or civil violations in the District and Circuit courts. Starting pay is dependent on an applicant's relevant experience.Essential Functions:
Provides indigent defense services by maintaining an active caseload of clients within the Public Defender's Office. Meets regularly with assigned client(s), reviews charging documents, police reports, and other discovery or evidence provided and orchestrates a defense on behalf of the client. Researches, prepares and oversees criminal cases for clients in anticipation of trial, motion, sentencing and other proceedings. Responsible for the research of current case law, directs the interviewing of witnesses, and develops trial strategies for the client. Appears in court for arraignments when necessary, motions, trials, sentencing and other related proceedings on behalf of the client. Develops plans, where necessary, for the use of experts and investigators as approved by the Public Defender. Prepares applicable briefs, legal documents, correspondence and other written materials. Participates in programs and services designed to address the underlying causes and risk factors that lead to client involvement in the criminal justice system, including, but not limited to, treatments courts, legal or civic organizations as well as training and educational opportunities both at the local, state and national level. Updates and organizes files; maintains files and filing systems. Maintains professional knowledge of criminal law and participates in training programs as required by MIDC Standards and the Eaton County Public Defender's Office. Provides support and consultation for other assistant public defenders as needed or directed, including sharing information learned in training seminars or in developed specialty areas. Assist in training and instructing new employees, interns or volunteers in the performance of job duties and may, on occasion, lead service training with interns and employees within the office. Performs other duties as assigned.Other Functions:
Must be able to work on site at the County Government Complex in Charlotte.Other Functions Must be able to work on site at the County Government Complex in Charlotte. This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.