Indigent Defense Coordinator - Regional Manager

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　　Indigent Defense Coordinator - Regional Manager

　　Salary

　　$31.00 - $58.34 Hourly

　　Location

　　Various, MI

　　Job Type

　　Permanent Full Time

　　Job Number

　　6401-24-MIDC-001 IDC

　　Department

　　Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

　　Bargaining Unit

　　NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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　　Job Description

　　This position will be responsible for a variety of assignments including meeting partners in the local indigent defense delivery systems to provide guidance, direction and technical assistance to local units of government for the purpose of improving legal representation of indigent people facing criminal charges in Michigan.

　　This position will cover the counties of Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair.

　　This position is the Indigent Defense Coordinator 13-15 levels.

　　Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD-IDC 13-15 2022 Mid-Michigan 10312023 (002).docx)

　　Required Education and Experience

　　EDUCATION:

　　Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.

　　EXPERIENCE:

　　Indigent Defense Coordinator 13

　　No specific type or amount required.

　　Indigent Defense Coordinator 14

　　One year of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Indigent Defense Coordinator 13 or as a defense attorney.

　　Indigent Defense Coordinator P15

　　Two years of professional experience in legal work, including one year equivalent to an Indigent Defense Coordinator 14; or, two years of experience as a defense attorney.

　　Additional Requirements and Information

　　Membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan required.

　　Please attach a resume and a cover letter addressing how your experiences and career goals will enhance the MIDC's mission, mandate, and method.

　　State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of Michigan in theTop 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a) and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

　　Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

　　Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

　　Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

　　Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

　　Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

　　Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

　　Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

　　Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

　　Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

　　Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

　　Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

　　Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

　　Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

　　Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

　　Updated: 11/14/2022

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　　INDDCDR - Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

　　Yes

　　No

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　　INDDCDR - Please select your level of experience:

　　None

　　One to two years of professional experience in legal work equivalent to an Indigent Defense Coordinator 13 or as a defense attorney

　　At least two years of professional legal experience including one year equivalent to an Indigent Defense Coordinator 14; or two years of experience as a defense attorney

　　At least three years of professional legal experience including one year equivalent to an Indigent Defense Coordinator P15; or three years of experience as a defense attorney.

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　　Agency

　　State of Michigan

　　Department

　　Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

　　Address

　　[email protected]

　　611 West Ottawa

　　Lansing, Michigan, 48933

　　Phone

　　517-241-1196

　　51-335-9700

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