There is a job vacancy in the BAY COUNTY OFFICE OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE.

JOB TITLE:  STAFF ATTORNEY

RATE OF PAY:  $72,883.20 per year entry, progressing to $92,372.80 per year after five years (PN10) * *

EFFECTIVE 1/1/2025:  $75,067.20 per year entry, progressing to $95,139.20 per year after five years (PN10)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:   Apply online at www.baycountymi.gov

*POSTING END DATE:   November 20, 2024 *

This is a full-time position with benefits.                    

Benefits include, but not limited to:

HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAID VACATION DAYS PAID HOLIDAYS (14) PAID SICK DAYS PAID PERSONAL DAYS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE PAID BEREAVEMENT PENSION WITH 4% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FLEX SPEND ACCOUNT

 *Bay County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Chief Defense Attorney, serves as the legal representative of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in Bay County.  Represents clients accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses.  Prepares case materials and participates in all court proceedings until final disposition of case.  This position is an Act 139 department under the supervision of the County Executive.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Interviews clients to obtain facts about the case as to the involvement, if any, such as what acts were in the offense or offenses charged, and names of witnesses and other evidentiary information.
2. Attends pre-trial conferences to discuss charge presented by prosecutor and any possible disposition short of trial.  Analyzes police reports, case investigation reports, witness statements, and other information in order to outline defense of charges.
3. Prepares for court proceedings by researching legal cases and applicable laws; drafts briefs and legal memoranda in support of court arguments.
4. Represents and appears in court with clients during preliminary hearings, arraignments, plea-taking, trials and sentencing, and appears and counsels clients at line-up and polygraph tests.
5. Participates in criminal trials by conducting voir dire of prospective jurors, presenting opening and closing statements, examining and cross-examining witnesses and presenting evidence and arguing motions.

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``` 5. Assists clients with related activities such as arranging for examination of clients at mental health centers, and discussing personal matters with family and probation officers. 6. Confers with law enforcement officials, probation agents and prosecutor on disposition of case. 7. Researches the law of the case including, federal and state legislation to be informed by case precedents and changes in statutory law. 8. Discusses defense and strategy of case with supervisor and fellow staff attorneys. 9. Punctual and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. 10. All other duties as assigned.

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