Lead Building & Grounds Worker - Building Superintendent (Public Works) - J03250 - 15700

Application Requirements

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.

Definition/Summary of Duties

• Prepares cases for defense of indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in district courts;
• Interviews clients and prospective witnesses;
• Prepares or oversees the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings and other legal papers;
• Counsels 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;
• Represents misdemeanor, felony, or juvenile clients in court arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials, dispositions and other proceedings;
• Determines need for expert witnesses;
• Limits expert witnesses and schedules them for trial if needed;
• Negotiates with County and City Attorneys to reach plea agreements.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

• Analyzes legal documents and instruments;
• Applies and organizes facts to present evidence and other material in written or oral form;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with prosecutors, judges, referees, and other professionals, as well as clients and the general public.

• Skilled in conducting legal research and analysis of data;
• Skilled in determining proper courses of action and presentation of facts and arguments.

• Basic computer skills.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college of law and admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota or a person who has graduated from an accredited law school and is certified to practice under the Supreme Court Student Practice Rule.
• Individuals hired under the Student Practice Rule must pass the bar on their first attempt. Failure to pass the bar is grounds for dismissal.
• An office that utilizes personal computers and has email and access to the Internet.

Full Time Employee And Part Time Employee Benefits

• The State of Minnesota offers benefits through the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP).
• Benefits-eligible employees are entitled to the following insurance and pre-tax benefits:
  • Medical insurance Single coverage as low as $32.48 a month Family coverage $221.62 a month
  • Dental insurance Single coverage as low as $13.50 a month Family coverage $52.52 a month
  • Basic Life insurance 6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)
  • Retirement Savings 10 paid holidays Vacation and sick time along with leave of absence programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional Benefits Additional Life insurance for yourself, spouse and children
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Metro Pass
  • Deferred Compensation plan
  • Pre-tax expense accounts: dependent care account, medical and dental, transit expense

Required Question

• 01 Name and Location of law school attended and date of graduation.
• 02 Are you a member of the Minnesota Bar? YesNo
• 03 If you are a member of any other bar, please indicate jurisdiction(s) and date(s) of admission.
• 04 List any experience, law-related or otherwise, in which you have functioned as an advocate. Please include simulated e.g. moot court or trial practice.
• 05 What experience do you have working with a diverse community in either volunteer or paid positions? List organizations and job duties.
• 06 If you speak any foreign language(s) please list.
• 07 What have you done in your life so far that demonstrates a commitment to public service?