Administrator, Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System

The MAACS Administrator leads a growing staff of nine people that includes a Deputy Administrator, Litigation Support Counsel, Youth Defense Counsel, Mitigation Specialists, and other staff. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ·       Sets the culture, mission, and […]

Assignment Coordinator

Join Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) in our Lansing office as an Assignment Coordinator for the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System (MAACS). Under the direction of the MAACS Administrator, the coordinator will support the system for ensuring the independent […]

Assistant Appellate Defender

Assistant Appellate Defenders represent people on their direct appeals or for other post-conviction proceedings. Appeals involve challenges to convictions and sentences following trials and guilty pleas. Attorneys at SADO do many different things as part of an appeal, including:    […]

Assistant Public Defender

Under the direction of the Chief Public Defender, serves as attorney for indigent clients throughout the courts in Ingham County.   Performs legal research using electronic and on line tools.  Represents clients as assigned.  Advocates in the best interest for […]

Assistant Public Defender

The Assistant Public Defender (APD) is a trial lawyer position that supports the appointed chief public defender, playing a crucial role in countering state prosecutions. The APD practices in various forums, including county, municipal, and township courts, offering quality legal […]

ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER I/II/III

JOB SUMMARY As an assistant trial lawyer to the appointed county public defender, under either general or direct supervision of managerial/supervisory staff, this developing, professional level – trial lawyer position serves as an integral part of a legal defense team. […]

Assistant Youth Appellate Defender

The Assistant Youth Appellate Defender will represent young people on their direct appeals or for other post-disposition proceedings. Appeals involve challenges to adjudications following trials and pleas. Job responsibilities will include: Effectively, proactively, and compassionately communicate with clients, family members, […]

Attorney

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides court appointed indigent defense services within Kent County Courts for adult trial services. The attorney carries a full caseload as determined by the Director. This position will primarily represent clients in one of the District Courts that […]

Defender Support Advocate (Social Worker/Mitigation Specialist)

Reporting to the Lead Advocate, the Defender Support Unit Advocate works collaboratively with managed assigned counsel to achieve improved social and legal outcomes for adults who have been charged with felonies in Wayne County. The Advocate will carry out the […]

Forensic LMSW: Mitigation Specialist

Kalamazoo Defender is an independent non-profit organization that provides legal representation to the adult indigent population charged with a crime within Kalamazoo County. We take a holistic approach, employing compassionate professionals who work with our clients to identify and address […]

Letter to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission

Letter relating to the termination of a chief public defender. “We write to express concerns and offer support concerning the recent termination of the Chief Public Defender in Chippewa County.”

MAACS Mitigation Specialist – Hybrid

JOB DUTIES:  Job duties include, but are not limited to: Travel to correctional institutions to visit with incarcerated clients to learn about their background, the facts of the offense, current experiences while incarcerated, and specific needs upon release (due to […]

Mitigation Specialist – Hybrid

Mitigation Specialists draw from a diverse range of professional, academic, and life experiences to inform their work. Mitigation specialists must be empathetic communicators, effective interviewers, curious investigators, critical readers, data managers, creative writers, compassionate listeners, and zealous advocates. At SADO […]

Mitigation Specialist – Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Job Summary Join Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) as a full-time Mitigation Specialist to assist in legal representation of individuals sentenced to life without parole as youth. SADO represents clients throughout Michigan on appeal of their felony convictions. Starting […]

Paralegal

Join Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) in our Lansing office as a Paralegal, as we work statewide to represent people as they appeal their felony convictions. We focus on our clients as people and actively work to challenge injustices […]

Public Defender

General Summary Under the supervision of the Public Defender and Chief Assistant Public Defender, provides legal representation for defendants without means to retain legal counsel, after being charged with criminal or civil violations in the District and Circuit courts. Salary […]