The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides legal counsel to indigent adults charged with crimes by, meeting with clients, preparing for court appearances, drafting briefs, performing legal research, analyzing evidence and planning strategy; represents clients at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, preliminary examinations, pretrial motions, bench trial, jury trials, presenting evidence, arguing motions and calling/examining witnesses presenting opening statements and closing argument. Possess an undergraduate degree plus a Juris Doctor Degree with a Certificate of Admittance to the State Bar of Michigan and authority to practice law throughout the state; has practiced criminal law for five full years, and has experience as lead counsel in no fewer than seven felony jury trials that have been submitted to a jury; or has a significant record of consistently high quality criminal trial court representation and the ability to handle life offense cases.