Kent County is excited to announce the Office of the Public Defender. This new department will expand and enhance the criminal defense system presently offered to indigent defendants in Kent County. At this time, we are seeking to hire Senior Legal Analysts to work with attorneys and others within the Office. Work is performed under general supervision in this team-oriented office.

Individuals in this position perform a variety of functions including:

• Legal research, writing, and document analysis and preparation.
• Pre-trial and trial litigation support.
• Trend and budget analysis.
• Other case management work essential to criminal defense.

• High school diploma with 3 years’ experience in a legal environment, or an equivalent of education, training, and work experience. Bachelor’s degree or a Paralegal degree desired.
• Working knowledge of court rules and legal standards, citation formats and terminology.
• Working knowledge of criminal codes of the State of Michigan and established local court procedures.
• Willingness and ability to interact positively and objectively with clients, other staff and supervisors, managers, court staff, opposing counsel, the judiciary, and members of the general public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to work within a team approach to all aspects of indigent defense.
• Keen interest in aiding efforts to build a system that is a model of holistic indigent defense.

Apply now to become part of our dedicated team at Kent County's Public Defender's Office! *Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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