Download App | FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
 Upload Your Resume   Employers / Post Jobs 

Criminal Law Attorney in Moorhead, MN

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense. Jan 24,2018 Jan 12,2018 Location Moorhead MN
This job is expired...

Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Profile

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; 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 and Experience

The candidate should have graduated from an accredited college of law and admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota or graduated from an accredited law school and be certified to practice under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule. Candidates hired under the Student Practice Rule must pass the Bar on the first attempt. Must have good knowledge of: criminal law and procedure; the principles, methods and practices of legal research and investigation; judicial procedures and the Rules of Evidence; and the pleading and practice of effective presentation of court cases. Good skills in conducting legal research and analysis of data required. Good skills in determining proper courses of action and presentation of facts and arguments are a must.

Application Deadline: January 26, 2018.

Additional info

Job #: 00649. Submit cover letter and resume online.

Company info