District Public Defender Leader | Public Defense Admin

State-of-Minnesot; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota State Public Defender is seeking a Chief District Public Defender to lead the Tenth Judicial District, overseeing public defender services aligned with state standards. The role includes supervising lawyers and staff across Anoka and surrounding counties, handling budgetary oversight, and coordinating with the State Public Defender and court administration to ensure effective service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have Minnesota Bar admission and at least five years in criminal

Qualifications

• Admission to the Bar of Minnesota.
• Five years’ experience as a practicing attorney in criminal law; administrative experience.
• Experience managing large teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise district employees and offices.
• Hire, discipline or terminate staff as needed.
• Supervise attorneys and support personnel.
• Respond to inquiries from the public about the office.
• Resolve client complaints and assign cases to balance workload.
• Coordinate with court administration and other offices on policy issues.

Skills

Indigent defense

Public speaking

Media relations

Government agency management

Education

Bar admission in Minnesota

Job description

Minnesota State Public Defender is seeking a Chief District Public Defender to lead the Tenth Judicial District, overseeing public defender services aligned with state standards. The role includes supervising lawyers and staff across Anoka and surrounding counties, handling budgetary oversight, and coordinating with the State Public Defender and court administration to ensure effective service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have Minnesota Bar admission and at least five years in criminal