Completed application, resume, and cover letter must be received at the address above by
5:00
pm Tuesday, April 8, 2008 or application will not be considered.
Emailed applications will not be considered.
Anticipated work start date for Attorney II in the Bismarck-Mandan Public Defender Office
is
approximately July 15, 2008.
Summary of Work:
This position represents indigent clients in judicial proceedings in the South Central Judicial
District and on appeals in the North Dakota Supreme Court, and may provide conflict services in
other jurisdictions.
Responsibilities include:
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
some travel.
Keep abreast of statutory and decisional law in areas of practice.
Maintain license to practice laws and obtain required CLE credits.
Provide intake and assignment services in accordance with the statutes, administrative
rules,
agency policies and procedures, and local office procedures and respond promptly to requests for
representation from prospective clients of the office
May assist with agency education and training programs and projects for public defenders
and
contract attorneys.
Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned by the Bismarck-Mandan Public
Defender
office Supervising Attorney.