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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Assistant Public Defender - Part Time - 75%

Willmar, MN

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$66K/yr - $119K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to provide legal services to indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses. The role involves preparing cases for defense, interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting legal research, and representing clients in court proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Prepares cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in district courts; in dependency, neglect or delinquency petitions in juvenile court

Interviews clients and prospective witnesses; prepares or oversees the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings and other legal papers

Conducts or directs legal research

Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions and other proceedings; interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning such things as bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial

Determines need for expert witnesses; locates appropriate experts and schedules them for trial if needed; negotiates with County and City Attorneys to reach plea agreements

Consults with social workers, probation officers, judges and referees in order to determine appropriate treatment programs for clients as a part of defense strategy; advises and directs work of law clerks

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Criminal law knowledgeLegal research skillsJudicial procedures knowledgeLegal document analysisEffective presentation skillsClient interviewing skillsPublic service commitmentInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college of law and admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota or a person who has graduated from an accredited law school and is certified to practice under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule

Individuals hired under the Student Practice Rule must pass the bar on their first attempt

Failure to pass the bar is grounds for dismissal