Assistant Public Defender Job at Berrien County, Saint Joseph, MI

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  • Berrien County
  • Saint Joseph, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Berrien County, located in the heart of "Michigan's Great Southwest," offers a vibrant market for business, industry, and tourism. With its scenic natural beauty, including 42 miles of shoreline on Lake Michigan, Berrien County is a prime destination for tourists, artists, and naturalists. The county's strategic location provides excellent transportation options, including major interstate highways, airports, rail transportation, and shipping. Berrien County comprises 22 townships, 8 cities, and 9 villages, offering a diverse and welcoming community.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant Public Defender, located in St Joseph, MI or Niles, MI. The Assistant Public Defender will be responsible:

  • Attends legal and community meetings.
  • Reviews charging instruments, police reports, and other discovery provided by the prosecution.
  • Promptly meets with clients to learn 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.
  • Litigates any legal issues that are necessary and appropriate, including bringing cases to trial.
  • Performs duty-attorney functions as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Michigan State Bar
  • Experience in public defense or related legal practice is preferred

Job Tags

Full time,

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