Courtroom Advocate: Indigent Defense Attorney

State-of-Minnesot; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

State-of-Minnesot is seeking a part-time attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses in district court and to juveniles in juvenile court. The role includes case preparation, client interviews, and collaboration with prosecutors and social workers.

The position requires a JD and Minnesota Bar admission or eligibility under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule, with bar passage on the first attempt.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college of law and admission to the Minnesota Bar or eligibility under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule.
• Students under the Rule must pass the bar on their first attempt; failure may lead to dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Prepares defense cases for indigent defendants in district court.
• Interviews clients and prospective witnesses; drafts briefs, memoranda and pleadings.
• Conducts legal research and analyzes data for case strategy.
• Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in arraignments, hearings, trials and dispositions.
• Negotiates plea agreements with County/City Attorneys; determines appropriate courses of action.
• Consults with social workers, probation officers, judges and referees to determine treatment options; may supervise law clerks.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Legal research

Courtroom presentation

Analytical thinking

Collaborative negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

State-of-Minnesot is seeking a part-time attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses in district court and to juveniles in juvenile court. The role includes case preparation, client interviews, and collaboration with prosecutors and social workers.

The position requires a JD and Minnesota Bar admission or eligibility under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule, with bar passage on the first attempt.