Application Requirements
Law clerks may office in either a district office or the appellate office.
The work depends on the district you work in and your work is managed by either a Chief Public Defender or Managing Attorney or Assistant Public Defender.
Definition/Summary of Duties
Students will be involved in providing direct services to clients from the many communities we serve, under the supervision of experienced attorneys.
Some of the duties of the position include legal research, drafting briefs, assisting in trial preparation, and going to court.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Interest in working with a diverse community and indigent clients.
Education and Experience
Must be currently enrolled and attending law school from an accredited law school.
Coursework in legal writing, criminal law and /or procedures is desired, but not required
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:Full time employee and part time employee benefits: Medical insuranceSingle coverage as low as $38.
50 a month Family coverage $262.
66 a month Dental insuranceSingle coverage as low as $13.
50 a month Family coverage $55.
40 a month Basic Life insurance 6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment) Retirement Savings 11 paid holidays 2 Floating holiday Vacation and sick time along with leave of absence programs Employee Assistance ProgramOptional 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
Agency
State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense
Address
331 2nd Ave.
So.
Suite 900
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401
Phone
6514527001
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