Position Available: Regional Manager, Mid Michigan
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 14, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
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Regional Manager: Mid Michigan
Counties covered: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola.
Summary
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) is seeking a Regional Manager to facilitate the creation of superior systems for representation of indigent clients charged with crimes. Regional Managers provide direction and guidance to indigent defense delivery systems around the state on compliance with MIDC-enacted standards. They serve as the liaisons between local systems and the MIDC.
This challenging and rewarding opportunity will require the skills of a diplomat and knowledge of indigent defense systems and models. Regional Managers must have a thorough working knowledge of the MIDC Act and a wide variety of models of indigent defense delivered locally in Michigan and nationwide. Successful candidates will work with criminal justice stakeholders to design the most appropriate plans for meeting minimum standards for indigent defense in a particular county or system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet with partners in the local indigent defense delivery system(s) in the designated region including but not limited to county commissioners, administrators, staff, and other local government representatives, and assist with the coordination of compliance plans for MIDC Standards and best practices;
- Identify and meet with many key members of the local criminal justice systems including court staff, judges, criminal defense attorney practitioners, prosecutors and jail staff, to collaborate on compliance with MIDC standards for best practices in indigent defense representation;
- Prepare and deliver presentations about the work of the MIDC to all system stakeholders;
- Offer practical and innovative solutions at the local level for indigent defense reform;
- Assist on other projects as assigned.
Education and Experience
Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law; a minimum of five years of progressively more responsible work experience working in court, public, or business administration, or representing indigent clients is desired.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Membership in good standing in the Michigan State Bar.
Due to significant travel within the region, an individual with a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle is also required.
Work Location:
The ideal candidate should be based in a Mid Michigan county or have the ability to travel regularly to the locations indicated in the position description.
Periodic travel to the MIDC Office in Lansing, Michigan is expected.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 14, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.
Apply here [link to Michigan NEOGOV website]
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