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State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense

Assistant Public Defender

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Grand Rapids, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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What they do

A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.

$126,679 / year median in Minnesota

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

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The mission of the Trial Team (TT) is to improve the quality of representation in major cases through representation, advice, consultation, brainstorming, co-counsel, impact litigation and training.

The team is a statewide resource available to all Judicial District Public Defender Offices, with special emphasis on complicated cases in the multi-county Districts. Case priorities of the TT include: Cases with

Forensic Issues:

includes DNA, arson, mental illness, etc. Child Deaths and other medical examiner cases Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases (particularly where children are involved) White Collar Crime Statewide issue development (ie. DANCO, Source Code, McNeely) Cases with potential constitutional issues. Good knowledge of criminal law and procedure; Good knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation; Good knowledge of judicial procedures and the Rules of Evidence Good knowledge of the pleading and practice of effective presentation of court cases. Good skills in conducting legal research and analysis of data Good skills in determining proper courses of action and presentation of facts and arguments. Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments Ability to appraise and organize facts to present evidence and other material in written or oral form Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with prosecutors, judges, referees, and other professionals, as well as clients and the general public. An understanding of the scientific method; a demonstrated interested in and experience with handling forensic science issues in court; contacts in the forensic science community to access as a resource in evaluating cases.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college of law and admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota or the ability to become admitted to the Bar of the State of Minnesota; Five or more years of experience litigating cases; trial experience; a demonstrated history of handling cases involving forensic science; experience investigating and litigating forensic science issues.

Confidentiality Statement:

Employees of the Board of Public Defense may not reveal information relating to the representation of a client without approval of the attorney of record. This position requires a lot of travel, no requirement as to where the TT Attorney lives and a long-term commitment.