Assistant Public Defender

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Assistant Public Defender

The candidate, under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in providing legal services to indigent defendants who have been charged with criminal offenses in district court, and to juveniles who are alleged to be delinquent in the juvenile court. Prepares cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in district courts and 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.

Additional Information

Job #: 01419. Submit a cover letter and resume.

Company info

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense.
540 Fairview Avenue North Suite 300
Saint Paul
Minnesota
United States 55104
Website : http://www.pubdef.state.mn.us/