Minnesota Board of Public Defense

Paralegal

Assist staff attorneys with preliminary or specialized legal tasks; perform research; draft documents; interview clients and witnesses; assist at hearings and trials.

Legal Office Assistant

Clerical and legal secretarial work; document typing; word processing; ability to interact with attorneys; maintain confidentiality.

Dispositional Advisor

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field; 2+ years in related field; knowledge of mitigation and criminal justice; strong communication; hybrid work option after probation.

Assistant Public Defender

Licensed attorney or eligible under Student Practice Rule; strong criminal law knowledge; legal research and writing skills; represent indigent defendants and juveniles.

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense, MN

Paralegal degree or certificate with relevant experience; assists attorneys; hybrid work after probation.

Investigator

Investigative experience; knowledge of investigative techniques, criminal statutes, admissibility of evidence; strong interviewing, reporting, and communication skills; two years of college in criminal justice related field or three years related paid experience.

Law degree and Minnesota Bar admission; strong knowledge of criminal law; legal research and writing skills; ability to represent indigent clients.

Licensed attorney with Minnesota bar, JD from an accredited law school, strong criminal law knowledge, and ability to research, prepare defenses, interview clients, and coordinate with stakeholders.

Assistant Public Defender (Rover)

Licensed to practice law in Minnesota or eligible under Student Practice Rule; strong criminal law knowledge; legal research; client advocacy; good communication.

Title	Location	Date
Paralegal Full Time · $69K-$112K · 2+ YOE Moorhead, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid	Moorhead, Minnesota, United States Hybrid	May 1, 2026
Legal Office Assistant Full Time · $57K-$82K Rochester, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid	Rochester, Minnesota, United States Hybrid	May 1, 2026
Dispositional Advisor Full Time · $70K-$114K · 2+ YOE Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid	Austin, Texas, United States Hybrid	May 1, 2026
Assistant Public Defender Full Time · $88K-$159K · 0+ YOE Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States · Onsite	Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States Onsite	Apr 24, 2026
Paralegal Full Time · $69K-$112K Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid	Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States Hybrid	Apr 20, 2026
Investigator Full Time · $69K-$112K Hibbing, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid	Hibbing, Minnesota, United States Hybrid	Mar 13, 2026
Assistant Public Defender Full Time · $88K-$159K Austin, Minnesota, United States · Onsite	Austin, Minnesota, United States Onsite	Mar 13, 2026
Assistant Public Defender Full Time · $88K-$159K Hibbing, Minnesota, United States · Onsite	Hibbing, Minnesota, United States Onsite	Mar 6, 2026
Assistant Public Defender (Rover) Full Time · $88K-$159K Winona, Minnesota, United States · Onsite	Winona, Minnesota, United States Onsite	Feb 2, 2026

Activities	criminal defense servicesjuvenile legal representationlegal research and investigationcourtroom advocacylegal case management
Headquarters	US
Industries	Legal Services
Name	Minnesota Board of Public Defense
Employees	950
Type	Government
Parent Company	State of Minnesota
Tagline	Provides legal defense services to indigent people in Minnesota.
Founded	1,981
Website	state.mn.us

Minnesota Board of Public Defense

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