Assistant Appellate Defender - Direct Appeals

Join Michigan’s State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) as an Assistant Appellate Defender working statewide to represent people on direct appeal of their felony convictions. We welcome applications from experienced attorneys who can start in the near future, as well as law clerks and recent graduates ready to start around September 2027. The position pays from $81,891 to $153,676, depending on experience. Our office follows a hybrid workplace model that mixes in-office and remote work to offer flexibility and support to staff. 

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