MIDC Request for Proposals: Regional Consultants

The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) is seeking regional consultants to help create superior systems for representation of indigent clients. On the forefront of reform, these consultants will provide direction and guidance to indigent defense delivery systems around the state on compliance with MIDC-enacted standards. They will 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. 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.

Preferred candidates will have a juris doctor degree and experience representing indigent clients. A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible work experience working in court, public, or business administration, or representing indigent clients is desired. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree in public or business administration or a juris doctor from an accredited law school may be substituted for two years of experience.

Significant travel to the assigned region of Michigan is expected. Consultants will be independent contractors and may work out of their homes or offices in those regions.

Interested candidates should send a resume and a proposal detailing qualifications, desired pay rate, and the preferred region of the state for placement to opportunities@michiganidc.gov.

Additional information about the contents of the proposal is available here.

Please see answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Regional Consultants here.  (updated November 2, 2015)

The deadline for submitting proposals is November 20, 2015.

The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission is an equal opportunity employer.