Chief Public Defender: District Operations & Policy Leader

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense seeks a Chief District Public Defender to administer public defender services for the Tenth Judicial District, overseeing 137 staff across multiple counties.

The Chief oversees hiring, discipline, case assignments, court scheduling coordination, and policy liaison with the Board and State Public Defender, ensuring legal representation quality in Anoka and surrounding counties.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Minnesota Bar is required.
• Five years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal law.
• Prior administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise district employees and offices.
• Hire, discipline or terminate staff under supervision.
• Evaluate the work of attorneys and support personnel.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and complaints from clients.
• Assign cases to ensure even workload distribution.
• Coordinate court scheduling and conflicts.

Skills

Indigent defense

Public speaking

Media relations

Management

Job description

The State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense seeks a Chief District Public Defender to administer public defender services for the Tenth Judicial District, overseeing 137 staff across multiple counties.

The Chief oversees hiring, discipline, case assignments, court scheduling coordination, and policy liaison with the Board and State Public Defender, ensuring legal representation quality in Anoka and surrounding counties.