SCOPE:

The Wayne County Indigent Defense Services Department (IDSD) is a staff of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in criminal defense representation at the trial court level, and equal access to justice. IDSD is state funded through a grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC).

IDSD is looking for an Attorney Administrator to join as a contractor. Reporting to the Director, this role will involve drafting policy, supporting compliance with MIDC Standards and budgeting, and assisting in the development of managed assigned counsel programs, including verification of managed assigned counsel requests for payment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Attorney Administrator will assist the IDSD Director and Assigned Counsel Administrator in the review and approval of managed assigned counsel service invoices
• Assists in managed assigned counsel policy development in compliance with MIDC Standards.
• Assists with compliance planning and budgeting for MIDC grant funding
• Helps to identify and assist in resolving issues concerning managed assigned counsel assignments, payments, MIDC compliance and supporting resources.
• Will assist in checking the accuracy of assigned counsel requests for payment
• Assists in responding to managed assigned counsel inquiries and complaints.
• Other duties may be assigned as development of billing software and plan implementation continues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Assist in daily monitoring and approval of attorney billing including responding to attorney inquiries including providing one on support to assigned counsel.
• Provide Policy direction and assist in development of plan of execution for MIDC Standard 6 and Standard 7.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan.
• At least five (5) years practicing criminal law preferred.