Aspiring Public Defender — Indigent Defense Attorney

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense

Rochester (MN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private practice allowed for part-time

Job summary

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense seeks a part- or full-time attorney to provide legal services for indigent defendants in district court and delinquency cases in juvenile court. The role includes interviewing clients, drafting briefs, conducting research, and representing clients in arraignments, trials and dispositions.

Collaboration with prosecutors, social workers and judges is essential to develop defense strategies.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college of law and admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota.
Graduates under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule must pass the bar.
Student Practice Rule hires must pass the bar on first attempt.

Responsibilities

Prepare cases for defense of indigent defendants in district courts and juveniles in delinquency proceedings.
Interview clients and witnesses; draft briefs, memoranda, pleadings and other legal papers.
Conduct or supervise legal research and analysis of evidence.
Represent clients in arraignments, hearings, trials and other proceedings; assess bail and release, mental competency.
Coordinate with experts, prosecutors, social workers, probation officers and judges to develop defense strategies.
Direct work of law clerks and supervise related tasks.
Perform related duties as required.