Public Defender: Indigent Defense with Impact

State-of-Minnesot; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota seeks a competent attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants in district court and juveniles in delinquency matters. The role involves case preparation, client interviews, and drafting legal documents under supervision.

You will conduct research, represent clients in arraignments, trials, and dispositions, and collaborate with prosecutors, social workers, and judges to determine appropriate defense strategies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for defense of indigent defendants in district court.
• Interview clients and witnesses; draft briefs, memoranda, pleadings and other papers.
• Conduct legal research and present findings in court.
• Represent misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in arraignments, hearings, trials, and dispositions.
• Coordinate with experts, prosecutors, and social services to plan defense strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Case preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

State of Minnesota seeks a competent attorney to provide legal services to indigent defendants in district court and juveniles in delinquency matters. The role involves case preparation, client interviews, and drafting legal documents under supervision.

You will conduct research, represent clients in arraignments, trials, and dispositions, and collaborate with prosecutors, social workers, and judges to determine appropriate defense strategies.