Asst Assigned Counsel Admin

Wayne County's Indigent Defense Services Department (IDSD) is developing 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 launched in August of 2020 with the hiring of its Director. IDSD is state funded through a grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC). The Assistant Assigned Counsel Administrator plays a key role in assisting in the management of the assigned counsel segment of the system. The Assistant Assigned Counsel Administrator will work closely with the Third Circuit Court through the role-transition period, and beyond, building on the work done by IDSD leadership in cooperation with the Court. Reporting to the Director, with direction given by the Assigned Counsel Administrator, the Assistant Assigned Counsel Administrator will oversee various IDSD staff and programs, including the Assignment Coordinators and the Defender Support Unit.

The Assistant Assigned Counsel Administrator will have the supervision or managerial responsibility of various IDSD staff including the Assignment Coordinators and Defender Support Unit.