Assistant Public Defender - Ionia County

IONIA COUNTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER, Full-time

Under the supervision of the Chief Public Defender, the Assistant Public Defender is responsible for assisting in the implementation, oversight, and direction of the Public Defender's Office. Also responsible for ensuring Ionia County meets all constitutional and legislative requirements as they pertain to indigent adult criminal offenders charged with felonies and misdemeanors.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor Degree with a Certificate of Admittance to the State Bar of Michigan as evidence of continued good professional standing and authority to practice law throughout the state.
• Preference for prior criminal law experience, and trial experience involving felonies and misdemeanors.
• A valid vehicle operator’s license
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance;
• Comfortable with the daily use of technology
• Ability to perform without additional clerical support, if necessary.
• Must maintain State Bar of Michigan Certificate of Admittance throughout employment with the County.

Annual wage range for attorney licensed for less than four years is $75,172.50 - $92,059.50, and for attorney with more than four years is $88,304.00 - $101,478.00, plus a complete county employee fringe benefit package.

• Ionia County offers a rich benefit package that includes the following:
• Medical insurance – 5% employee premium co-pay per pay period, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• Health Savings Account - employer contribution of $600/single coverage; $1200/2-person or family coverage
• Group Life Insurance, $30,000
• Group Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(a) and 457 Deferred Compensation plans
• Voluntary dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
• Vacation days
• Personal days
• Holiday pay

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@ioniacounty.org or via mail to:

Ionia County Human Resources Department

101 West Main, Ionia, MI 48846

Ionia, MI 48846

This position will be posted until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,172.50 - $101,478.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,173 - $92,060