Regional Manager - Western Michigan (Indigent Defense Coordinator 13-P15)

Job Description

This position will be responsible for a variety of assignments including meeting partners in the local indigent defense delivery systems to provide guidance, direction and technical assistance to local units of government for the purpose of improving legal representation of indigent people facing criminal changes in Michigan.

This position will cover the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.

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LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience

Indigent Defense Coordinator 13

No specific type or amount required.

Indigent Defense Coordinator 14

One year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Indigent Defense Coordinator 13 or as a defense attorney.

Indigent Defense Coordinator P15

Two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Indigent Defense Coordinator 14; or two years of experience as a defense attorney.

Additional Requirements and Information

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.

Please attach a resume and a cover letter addressing how your experiences and career goals will enhance the MIDC's mission, mandate, and method.

View Job Specification: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/IndigentDefenseCoordinator.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.