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Assistant Public Defender

Assistant Public Defender

Van Buren CountyPaw Paw, MI, US
Hace más de 30 días
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Descripción del trabajo

Salary Range :

  • $82,774.97 - $111,933.51 JOB SUMMARY :   Provides indigent defense and legal services.
  • Prepares, analyzes, presents, reports and communicates legal strategies, legal research and advices clients about legal matters.
  • Appear at all levels of the trial court hearings, including arraignments, probable cause conferences, preliminary examinations, pre-trials, trials, sentencing, motions and other assigned hearings.

Employee Benefits :

  • https : / / www.vanburencountymi.gov / 846 / Employee-Benefits  ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS :   Customer Focus Teamwork Employee Engagement Process Focus Financial Resources Goal / Results Oriented Communication Leadership & Influence Decision Making & Judgement Analysis & Problem Solving Excellent oral and written communications   PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
  • Ensures that legal strategies are customized for client’s needs and are well analyzed and effectively communicated to the clients.
  • Prepare and present legal research and arguments to the courts ensuring sound arguments pursuant to law; Advises clients of their legal rights.
  • Prepares and conducts investigations, properly interviewing clients, witnesses and every individual related to a law violation or crime.
  • Determines deficiencies by using legal, scientific and technological knowledge.
  • Ensures that the department is always updating technical and legal knowledge.
  • Coordinates and implements leadership strategies based on functions, positions and performance.
  • Effectively communicates with other departments of the organization to ensure that files are efficiently prepared and delivered on time on each scheduled court date.
  • Analyzes, develops and maintains approaches in order to have an effective recruitment process for the new Holistic Defense Partner positions.
  • Trains, develops, makes work assignments, supervises and evaluates intern / volunteer workforce.
  • Litigates any legal issues that are necessary and appropriate, including bringing cases to trial.
  • Performs attorney functions as assigned   Ensures that procedures and manuals are documented and updated as necessary.
  • Performs other administrative functions & projects as assigned.

    • QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE :

  • Graduate from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Michigan Bar Association or pending bar results.
  • This position is open to all levels of experience.

    • Salary will be based on experience with an emphasis on experience in criminal cases.   OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

  • Employment is dependent on background check, criminal history, and drug screen.
  • Applicant must complete County application form.

    • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Direct Reports :                                                       None.

    • Delegation of Work :

  • N / A Supervision Given :                                                 None.

    • Reports to :

  • This position reports to the Deputy Chief Public Defender.

    • WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
  • Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to express oneself and exchange information both verbally and in writing.
  • The employee is frequently required to move about the office environment; operate a computer and other office machinery; and move or transport files or other items to meetings and other office spaces.
  • This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
  • The ability to open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary is required.
  • Travel Travel to Van Buren County buildings for job duties may be required.

    • OTHER DUTIES :

  • Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Van Buren County.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   Powered by JazzHR
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    Assistant Public Defender • Paw Paw, MI, US