State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense Jobs

10 open positions

10 current openings at State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense across 6 departments. Listed pay $44k–$222k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Paralegal

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Fourth Judicial District · Closes Oct 17

Minneapolis Full time $68,821.00 - $112,053.00 Annually

Under administrative direction and supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty assisting staff attorneys in performance of preliminary or specialized legal tasks.

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Assistant Public Defender

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Second Judicial District · Closes Oct 23

Saint Paul Full time $88,380.00 - $158,500.00 Annually

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…

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Paralegal

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Ninth Judicial District · Closes Oct 23

Crookston Full time $68,821.00 - $112,053.00 Annually

Under administrative direction and supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty assisting staff attorneys in performance of preliminary or specialized legal tasks.

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Assistant Public Defender (.5)

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Third Judicial District · Closes Oct 23

Rochester Part-time $44,190.00 - $79,250.00 Annually

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…

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Chief Public Defender - Tenth Judicial District

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Tenth Judicial District · Closes Nov 20

Anoka Full-time $194,000.00 - $221,955.00 Annually

The Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the administration of public defender services in the district, consistent with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense and the policies and…

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Chief Public Defender - Fifth Judicial District

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Fifth Judicial District · Closes Nov 20

United States Full-time $194,000.00 - $221,955.00 Annually

The Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the administration of public defender services in the district, consistent with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense and the policies and…

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Assistant Public Defender

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Ninth Judicial District · Open until filled

Grand Rapids Full time $88,380.00 - $158,500.00 Annually

The Assistant Public Defender serves indigent defendants charged with criminal offenses in district court and juveniles alleged to be delinquent in juvenile court in Grand Rapids, MN.

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Assistant Public Defender

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Ninth Judicial District · Open until filled

Bemidji Full time $88,380.00 - $158,500.00 Annually

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…

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Assistant Public Defender - .75

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense · Ninth Judicial District · Open until filled

Thief River Falls Part-time $66,285.00 - $118,875.00 Annually

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…

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Assistant Public Defender

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense

Marshall Full-time $88,380 - $158,500 / year

Assistant Public Defender at the State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense provides legal representation for indigent defendants in district and juvenile courts.

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About State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense jobs

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense has 10 open positions, mostly in Minneapolis, Saint Paul and Crookston. Openings include Assistant Public Defender, Paralegal and Assistant Public Defender (.5). The departments hiring most are Ninth Judicial District, Fourth Judicial District and Second Judicial District. Typical posted pay is $90k–$123k/yr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Chief Public Defender - Tenth Judicial DistrictAnoka
$194k–$222k/yr
Chief Public Defender - Fifth Judicial District
$194k–$222k/yr
Assistant Public DefenderSaint Paul
$88k–$158k/yr
Assistant Public DefenderGrand Rapids
$88k–$158k/yr
Assistant Public DefenderBemidji
$88k–$158k/yr
Assistant Public DefenderMarshall
$88k–$158k/yr
Assistant Public Defender - .75Thief River Falls
$66k–$119k/yr
ParalegalMinneapolis
$69k–$112k/yr
ParalegalCrookston
$69k–$112k/yr
Assistant Public Defender (.5)Rochester
$44k–$79k/yr

Openings by department

Ninth Judicial District
4
Fourth Judicial District
1
Second Judicial District
1
Third Judicial District
1
Tenth Judicial District
1
Fifth Judicial District
1

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Pay by role at State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense

RoleLatest posted payPostings
Assistant Public Defender$88,380–$158,500/yr13
Law Clerk$41,760/yr5

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense have open?

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense has 10 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Ninth Judicial District, Fourth Judicial District, Second Judicial District, Third Judicial District, Tenth Judicial District.

What does State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $44k–$222k/yr.

Which State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense jobs close soon?

1 openings close within the next 7 days.