PUBLIC DEFENDER DIRECTOR

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications 1. Possess a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan; AND Have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the practice of criminal law Five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in the administrative supervision of legal services preferred; AND Shall meet MIDC practice qualifications for representation in misdemeanor, low-severity felony, high-severity felony, and life offense cases. 2. Authority to practice law in the State of Michigan. Admittance to practice in front of federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court is desirable; 3. Must be licensed in good standing to drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid Michigan driver's license. Physical Conditions / Work Location PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects thirty-five (35) pounds or less. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This employee works in the Muskegon County Public Defender offices and Hall of Justice (HOJ) complex, occasional travel throughout the County and State may be required. Additional Information EVALUATION CONTENT The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is Agency : Muskegon County Address 1903 Marquette Avenue Muskegon, Michigan, 49442 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Muskegon contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent. APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department. PURPOSE The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.