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Chief Public Defender
Bemidji, MN

H1: Job Title: Chief Public Defender
H2: Ninth Judicial District

Bullet Points:
- Responsible for administration of public defender services in Ninth Judicial District
- Oversees 75 staff and five full-time offices, handling approximately 12,000 cases per year
- Manages hiring, disciplining, and termination of employees under supervision
- Supervises and evaluates work of attorneys and support personnel
- Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and clients
- Assigns cases and resolves scheduling and conflict issues
- Liaises with court administration, judges, and other court personnel
- Coordinates with other Chief District Public Defenders and State Public Defender on policy issues and activities
- Requires considerable knowledge of legal and policy issues affecting public defenders and their clients, as well as management and operations of public defense programs
- Must have ability to supervise and establish effective working relationships, as well as skills in representation, public speaking, and media relations
- Minimum qualifications include admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota and five years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal law, with prior administrative experience

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Organization: State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense
Salary: $194,000.00 - $221,955.00 Annually
Location: Bemidji, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Ninth Judicial District
Experience: 5 years as a practicing attorney in criminal law, with prior administrative experience

The State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Chief Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial District, which covers a large rural area in Northwestern Minnesota. This position offers a competitive salary range of $194,000.00 - $221,955.00 annually, as well as a full range of benefits. If you have a passion for justice and a desire to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As Chief Public Defender, you will be responsible for overseeing the administration of public defender services in the Ninth Judicial District. This includes managing a team of 75 staff and five full-time offices, as well as handling approximately 12,000 cases per year. You will also be responsible for the hiring, disciplining, and termination of employees under your supervision, as well as supervising and evaluating the work of attorneys and support personnel.

In addition to managing the district's public defender services, you will also be the main point of contact for inquiries and complaints from the public and clients. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with court personnel. You will also work closely with other Chief District Public Defenders, the Administrative Services Office, and the State Public Defender on policy issues and activities.

To be successful in this role, you must have considerable knowledge of legal and policy issues affecting public defenders and their clients, as well as management and operations of public defense programs. You should also have the ability to supervise and establish effective working relationships, as well as skills in representation, public speaking, and media relations. Minimum qualifications include admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota and five years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal law, with prior administrative experience.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in the field of public defense and make a difference in the lives of those in need of legal representation, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team as Chief Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial District and be a part of providing justice for all in Northwestern Minnesota. Apply now and help us make a positive impact in our community!






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