Public Defender: Indigent Defense Advocate (Assistant)

State-of-Minnesot; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Minnesot seeks an attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants in district court and to juveniles in juvenile court. The position supports a candidate pool for two open vacancies with interviews slated for October 26, 27, and 28.

The role requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Minnesota Bar; those hired under the Student Practice Rule must pass the bar on the first attempt.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Skills in legal research and analysis of data.
• Ability to interview clients and gather facts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare defense cases for indigent defendants in district court and for juveniles in juvenile court.
• Interview clients and prospective witnesses; draft briefs, memoranda, pleadings and other papers.
• Conduct legal research and represent clients in arraignments, hearings and trials.

Skills

Legal research

Case preparation

Interviewing clients

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

State-of-Minnesot seeks an attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants in district court and to juveniles in juvenile court. The position supports a candidate pool for two open vacancies with interviews slated for October 26, 27, and 28.

The role requires graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Minnesota Bar; those hired under the Student Practice Rule must pass the bar on the first attempt.