Public Defender – Indigent Defense (Assistant)

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense in Minnesota is seeking an attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants and juveniles in district and juvenile courts. The attorney works under general supervision, preparing cases, interviewing clients, and conducting research to build defense strategies.

Responsibilities include representing clients at arraignments, pre-trials, trials, and dispositions; coordinating with prosecutors, social workers, and judges to shape appropriate defense

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college of law and admission to the Bar of Minnesota or eligibility under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule.
• Student Practice Rule hires must pass the bar on their first attempt.
• Failure to pass the bar is grounds for dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in district and juvenile courts in various proceedings.
• Interview clients and witnesses; draft briefs, memoranda, pleadings and other papers.
• Conduct legal research and prepare for trials.
• Advise on bail, release, and competency; consider plea agreements with prosecutors.
• Consult with social workers, probation officers, judges and referees to determine appropriate treatment programs as part of defense strategy.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Courtroom presentation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense in Minnesota is seeking an attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants and juveniles in district and juvenile courts. The attorney works under general supervision, preparing cases, interviewing clients, and conducting research to build defense strategies.

Responsibilities include representing clients at arraignments, pre-trials, trials, and dispositions; coordinating with prosecutors, social workers, and judges to shape appropriate defense