Top 7 Public defender Jobs in Anoka County Mn

State Public Defender
State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense —Minneapolis, MN
- $226,460 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Employment & labor law
- Administrative experience
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Public Defender- Deputy
Brown County South Dakota —Minneapolis, MN
- $80,800 - $101,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Legal Office Assistant
State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense —Minneapolis, MN
- $56,976 - $82,125 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Word processing
- English
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Attorney - Conviction Integrity Unit
Hennepin County —Minneapolis, MN
- $116,699.98 - $175,049.97 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Criminal background check
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Life insurance

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Criminal Defense Discovery Review and Motion Writing Attorney
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Appellate Public Defender Appeals & Postconviction
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers —Columbus, OH
The successful candidate will handle their own cases, conduct legal research, draft briefs, and present arguments in appellate courts.
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Assistant Public Defender - Appeals & Postconviction
State of Ohio - Public Defender Commission —Columbus, OH
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State Public Defender

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense -
Minneapolis, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$226,460 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Fiscal management
Criminal defense law
Employment & labor law
Administrative experience
Labor relations
Criminal case experience
Contracts
Bar
Operational budget management

Full Job Description

JOB ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME

The State Public Defender is responsible for the executive leadership, administration, and oversight of Minnesota's public defense system. This position directs statewide operations; develops and implements policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives; and ensures compliance with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense. The State Public Defender serves at the direction of the State Board of Public Defense and performs additional duties as assigned by the Board and prescribed by the Minnesota Legislature.

The State Board of Public Defense is an independent Minnesota Judicial Branch agency responsible for providing constitutionally required legal representation to indigent clients in district and appellate courts statewide. The Board's mission is to protect individual liberty and advance meaningful criminal justice reform through client-centered, culturally responsive, and high-quality legal representation. The agency operates with an annual budget of approximately $167 million and employs approximately 1,000 staff who provide representation in more than 130,000 cases each year. The Board's strategic priorities include client-centered representation, innovative advocacy, continuous professional development, recruitment and retention of a highly qualified workforce, and collaboration as a full partner within Minnesota's justice system.

The State Public Defender is within the Unclassified Service of the State of Minnesota appointed by the Board of Public Defense for a term of four years commencing July 1st.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Under general direction and approval of the Board of Public Defense, the State Public Defender is responsible for the supervision and administration of the statewide system of public defense.

Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Chief District Public Defenders and Chief Appellate Defender
Responsible for statewide training employee training program
Receives and responds to inquiries from the public concerning the activities of the District Public Defender and Appellate Offices
Serves as a liaison with courts, court administration, and legislature
Undertakes related additional duties and assignments as required by the Board of Public Defense
Coordinates with Chief District Public Defenders, Administrative Services Office and Chief Administrator on policy issues and activities.

The State Public Defender, with the approval of the Board, is also responsible for establishing standards for the offices of the appellate and district public defenders. These standards include, but are not limited to:

Standards needed to maintain and operate an office of public defender including requirements regarding the qualifications, training, and size of the legal and supporting staff;
Standards for public defender caseloads;
Standards prescribing minimum qualifications of counsel appointed under the board's authority; and
Standards ensuring the independent, competent, and efficient representation of clients whose cases present conflicts of interest, in both the trial and appellate courts.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Minimum Qualifications:

Admission to the Minnesota state bar; AND
Seven to ten years of experience practicing in the area of criminal law; Five years of administrative experience including but not limited to budget management, employee and labor relations, and contract management.

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