Attorney Public Defender

About the role

This position will represent indigent clients in judicial proceedings in the North Central Judicial District and on appeals in the North Dakota Supreme Court. Travel to all counties in the North Central Judicial District is required, and conflict services in other jurisdictions will be provided. The agency is committed to a vertical representation structure, handling cases from initial appearance through trial to give experience in all stages of the judicial process. The Minot Public Defender Office consists of a Supervising Attorney, two staff attorneys, a legal assistant, and an administrative assistant.

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.
• Perform 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; applicants eligible for licensure but not currently licensed in ND will be considered.
• 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.
• A variety of voluntary insurance options.
• Flexible work schedule.