Attorney Public Defender
About the role
This position will represent indigent clients in judicial proceedings in North Dakota and on appeals in the North Dakota Supreme Court. This position will require travel. Our agency is committed to a vertical representation structure. You will be handling cases from initial appearance through trial, allowing you to gain experience in all stages of the judicial process. The Grand Forks Public Defender Office is made up of a Supervising Attorney, three staff attorneys, a legal assistant, and an administrative assistant. This team will offer the support you need while building a meaningful career as a public defender.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in judicial proceedings in a competent, effective and ethical manner.
- Provide representation for conflict cases in other jurisdictions as necessary which may require travel.
- Keep abreast of statutory and decisional law in areas of practice.
- Maintain license to practice law and obtain required CLE credits.
- May assist with agency education and training programs and projects for public defenders and contract attorneys.
- Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned by the Commission.
Requirements
- Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in the State of North Dakota. (Consideration given to applicants eligible for licensure but not currently licensed in ND.)
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Analytical and decision‑making ability.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefit package including fully paid family health insurance, an excellent retirement plan, annual and sick leave, and a variety of voluntary insurance options.
Pay
Salary range: $7,576.00 to $8,901.00 per month.
Schedule
Flexible work schedule.