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Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo Defender Feb 22,2024 Oct 28,2020 Location USA Kalamazoo MI
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Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

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Assistant Public Defender The candidate provides court appointed indigent defense services within Kalamazoo County Courts. Carries a full caseload and receives direct supervision from the Chief Public Defender. Takes cases involving misdemeanor charges. 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, including the identification, consultation and hiring of applicable experts as approved by the Chief Public Defender or designee. Determines what legal issues need development, researches those issues, and presents them in the appropriate forum. 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. Conducts any post-trial litigation necessary such as sentencing and post trial motions (excluding appeals). Maintains availability to other staff members for consultation and education; participates in training programs; maintains current knowledge of appropriate support functions. Maintains accurate, complete and legible case files. Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by the Chief Public Defender or designee. Participates in legal clinics held in community forums. A Juris Doctorate is required, ideally with license to practice in the State of Michigan. Court experience, particularly with criminal proceedings, a plus. Administrative and supervisory experience welcome. Experience in a public defender office welcome. Should have familiarity with the communities from which clients come.

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