Chief Trial Lawyer Public Defender Office - Macomb County - Seeking managing litigation attorney who will: direct and coach attorneys; collaborate on the creation and implementation office policies; develop and direct training of personnel; develop and implement a system of attorney performance review, and be part of day-to-day operations. Can be assigned high visibility capital cases. Trial experience is a must. Some supervision experience is preferred. Experience with budgeting, grants, and/or reporting is a plus. Must be willing to contest external policies, eager to invent new policies, and ready to lead adoption of new procedures. Great benefits and salary range: $103,845 to $134,316. (Also anticipate up to 6% increase in Jan 2024). Those wishing to be considered can apply on the Macomb County website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/macomb Posting open through 9-14-2023 at 5 pm.

first emailed 9/6/23

Chief Public Defender, Benzie/Manistee County -  Under the direction and supervision of the County Administrator (s), the Public Defender serves as the attorney of record of all indigent adults in criminal cases ensuring that Benzie/Manistee County meets all constitutional and legislative requirements as they pertain to the representation of indigent adult offenders. The Public Defender is responsible for development, implementation, oversight and direction of the Public Defender Office and the indigent defense private counsel conflict/overflow list. This includes staffing, training supervising, counseling, disciplining the office, and maintaining full compliance of the State of Michigan/LARA requirements. This is a full-time, benefited position that requires frequent travel throughout Manistee and Benzie County. The position will be open until filled and the start date of the position is contingent on the continuance of funding. Click to get all the details.

first emailed 8/30/23

Attorneys to Represent Indigent Defendant Arraignments in 61st District Court, Grand Rapids - The City of Grand Rapids is Requesting Expressions of Interest from Attorneys to provide contractual Indigent Defense Service pursuant to Standard 4. The City of Grand Rapids intends to contract with up to twelve (12) attorneys to represent indigent defendants at their first court appearance. This is a limited scope representation for first appearance only.  Click to get all the details.
first emailed 8/16/23

Assigned Counsel in 61st District Court, Grand Rapids - The City of Grand Rapids is Requesting Expressions of Interest from Attorneys to provide contractual Indigent Defense Service pursuant to Standard 4. The City of Grand Rapids intends to contract attorneys to represent indigent defendants determined eligible by the arraigning judge to obtain assigned counsel. Assigned Counsel shall provide legal services for indigent person(s) constitutionally and statutorily entitled to the appointment of counsel. Click to get all the details.
first emailed 8/16/23

Specialty Court Attorney in 61st District Court, Grand Rapids - The City of Grand Rapids is Requesting Expressions of Interest from Attorneys to provide contractual Indigent Defense Service pursuant to Standard 4. The City of Grand Rapids intends to contract with six (6) attorneys to represent indigent defendants at their specialty court appearance. Click to get all the details.
first emailed 8/16/23

Assistant Public Defender – Level III Kalamazoo Defender - Kalamazoo Defender is an independent non-profit organization that represents the adult indigent population charged with a crime within Kalamazoo County. Kalamazoo Defender operates as a holistic public defender office, employing social workers and client navigators and housing service agencies that support our clients needs. Our mission is rooted in the conviction that poverty and various forms of discrimination put our clients on inequitable footing within and beyond our criminal justice system. Our job is to be their zealous defender in the face of these systemic barriers, upholding not just the letter but the spirit of the U.S. Constitution’s Sixth Amendment, whatever the particulars of a given case. Core Responsibilities include providing court appointed indigent defense services within Kalamazoo County Courts. Click to get all the details. 

Shared 8/1/23

Staff Attorney Saginaw Defenders Office - Saginaw Defenders Office is seeking five attorneys, including law school graduates who are currently studying for or have taken the bar exam. This is a criminal defense position, with flexibility for remote work, which should be discussed during the interview. We provide appointed indigent defense services within Saginaw County courts for adult trial services. Click to get all the details.

Shared 7/14/23

Attorney Kent County Office of the Defender - Provides court appointed indigent defense services within Kent County Courts for adult trial services. The attorney carries a full caseload as determined by the Director. This position will primarily represent clients in one of the District Courts that are charged with misdemeanors and probation violations. Attorney licensed to practice law in Michigan Courts. Must be active and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan. Spanish speaking desired. Click to get all the details.

Shared 7/9/23

Assistant Public Defender Level I Northeast Michigan Regional Defender Office - The Northeast Michigan Regional Defender Office is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of representing indigent adults charged with crimes within Alpena, Montmorency, and Oscoda Counties. The office practices a holistic model of representation, integrated with local human service organizations to attend to the whole client, beyond the strict confines of a particular criminal charge.  Click to get all the details.

Shared 7/5/23

Assistant Public Defender Level II Northeast Michigan Regional Defender Office - The Northeast Michigan Regional Defender Office is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of representing indigent adults charged with crimes within Alpena, Montmorency, and Oscoda Counties. The office practices a holistic model of representation, integrated with local human service organizations to attend to the whole client, beyond the strict confines of a particular criminal charge.  Click to get all the details.

Shared 7/5/23

Staff Attorney (Criminal Practice) NDS Detroit - The Staff Attorney demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities and an enthusiasm for holistic defense. The ideal Staff Attorney is an experienced attorney who demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities, preferably with experience in a public defender office, in a public interest organization, or in the indigent criminal defense context. As a member of the inaugural staff at the organization, the Staff Attorney will help shape our present and future—contributing to a collaborative environment and culture of excellence in alignment with our values. At NDS Detroit, how we represent our clients is as important as individual case outcomes and our ideal Staff Attorney approaches the cultivation of a positive office culture and the representation of indigent clients with equal rigor and commitment.  Click to get all the details and apply online.

Shared 6/28/23

Assistant Public Defender Washtenaw County -  The Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender is hiring for an Assistant Public Defender. As 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.  Click to get all the details and apply online.

shared 6/7/23

Two vacant Assistant Public Defenders positions open in Ingham County - Under the direction of the Chief Public Defender, serves as attorney for indigent clients throughout the courts in Ingham County.   Performs legal research using electronic and on line tools.  Represents clients as assigned.  Advocates in the best interest for clients.  Click to get all the details and to apply.
shared 5/24/23

 Six vacant positions open in Yuma County, AZ - The Office of the Legal Defender is hiring attorneys for indigent defense. We have positions from Attorney I to Senior Trial Attorney. We are also looking for recent graduates, or those taking the July bar exam. Arizona is a UBE state, and has reciprocity with Michigan.  Click to get all the details and to apply.
shared 5/24/23

Assistant Appellate Defenders Hybrid (Remote/Office) - Join Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) as an Assistant Appellate Defender working statewide to represent people as they appeal their felony convictions. We focus on our clients as people and actively work to challenge injustices and disparities in the criminal legal system based on race, class, ability, behavioral health, and other identifying characteristics and statuses. The pay ranges from $63,454 for new attorneys to $128,829 for senior-level attorneys. Our office follows a hybrid workplace model that mixes in-office and remote work to offer flexibility and support to staff.  Click to get all the details and to apply.

Assistant Public Defender III at Kalamazoo Defender - Kalamazoo Defender is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of representing the adult indigent population charged with a crime within Kalamazoo County. It is Kalamazoo County’s Public Defender. Kalamazoo Defender’s mission is rooted in the conviction that poverty and various forms of discrimination put our clients on inequitable footing within and beyond our criminal justice system. Our job is to be their zealous defender in the face of these systemic barriers, upholding not just the letter but the spirit of the U.S. Constitution’s Sixth Amendment, whatever the particulars of a given case. Click to get all the details and to apply.
shared 3/15/23

Assistant Public Defender I at Kalamazoo Defender - Kalamazoo Defender is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of representing the adult indigent population charged with a crime within Kalamazoo County. It is Kalamazoo County’s Public Defender. Kalamazoo Defender’s mission is rooted in the conviction that poverty and various forms of discrimination put our clients on inequitable footing within and beyond our criminal justice system. Our job is to be their zealous defender in the face of these systemic barriers, upholding not just the letter but the spirit of the U.S. Constitution’s Sixth Amendment, whatever the particulars of a given case. Click to get all the details and to apply.
shared 3/15/23

Supreme Court Administrator - The Michigan Supreme Court is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy General Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position performs legal research and analysis, communicates between the Court/SCAO and members of the state legislature and assists with providing legal analysis and counsel to various court stakeholders, such as the Justices of the Michigan Supreme Court, executives and staff of the State Court Administrative Office, and trial courts. Click to get all the details and to apply.

shared 3/15/23

Assistant Public Defender II in Berrien County  Provides court-appointed indigent defense services within Berrien County Courts. Carries a full caseload as determined by the Chief Public Defender. Attends legal and community meetings. Reviews charging instruments, police reports, and other discovery provided by the prosecution; promptly meets with clients and learns the client’s goals for the representation and any special needs of the client; determines what further fact investigation to undertake and directs that investigation; determines what legal issues need development and researches those issues. Negotiates with the prosecution and promptly advises the client of the status of those negotiations.  More details.

shared 3/8/23

shared 3/1/23

Staff Attorney for the Neighborhood Defender Service in Wayne County - The Staff Attorney demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities and an enthusiasm for holistic defense. The ideal Staff Attorney is an experienced attorney who demonstrates a commitment to serving marginalized persons and communities, preferably with experience in a public defender office, in a public interest organization, or in the indigent criminal defense context. See more details here. 

shared  2/15/23