Public Defender Assistant — Indigent Defense Impact

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense in Minnesota seeks a qualified lawyer to provide legal services for indigent defendants and juveniles. Under general supervision, you will prepare defenses, interview clients, conduct research, and represent clients in court while coordinating with prosecutors and social services to ensure proper representation. Must be a law graduate and admitted to the Minnesota Bar or eligible under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule.

Qualifications

• Performs defense work for indigent defendants in district court and juveniles in delinquency matters.
• Interviews clients and prospective witnesses and drafts briefs and pleadings.
• Represents clients in court hearings and negotiates with prosecutors.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cases for defense of indigent clients in district courts; in dependency, neglect or delinquency petitions in juvenile court.
• Interviews clients and witnesses; drafts briefs, memoranda and pleadings; conducts legal research.
• Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court proceedings; handles bail and preliminary determinations; coordinates with prosecutors and judges.

Skills

Legal research

Case preparation

Trial presentation

Legal analysis

Education

Graduation from accredited law school and Minnesota Bar admission

Eligibility to practice under Supreme Court Student Practice Rule

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense in Minnesota seeks a qualified lawyer to provide legal services for indigent defendants and juveniles. Under general supervision, you will prepare defenses, interview clients, conduct research, and represent clients in court while coordinating with prosecutors and social services to ensure proper representation. Must be a law graduate and admitted to the Minnesota Bar or eligible under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule.