PUBLIC DEFENDER - CHILD PROTECTION - RED LAKE NATION TRIBAL COURTS

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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PUBLIC DEFENDER - CHILD PROTECTION

RED LAKE NATION TRIBAL COURTS

Open: September 21, 2020

Closing: October 16, 2020 @ 12:00 p.m.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Public Defender shall represent, without charge, parents or custodians in child protection cases as

appointed by Judges of the Court with the consent of the defendant. Shall take all necessary steps to investigate

the facts to make sure each case is fairly represented. Reports to Court Administrator. Full-time position

w/Benefits, salary; DOQ.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

●Shall prepare or assist in motions, memorandums of law, petitions and other legal documents. Deals

with prosecution in the negotiation of pleas, which are fair on behalf of clients representing

●Represents the client in filing appeals where warranted

●Responsible for communicating and performing publicly to carry out program needs

●Responsible for presenting statement of facts, laws and arguments in a clear and logical manner both in

written and/or oral format

●Responsible for recognizing sensitive and complex issues relating to Court cases and handle efficiently

●Responsible for understanding criminal and civil cases and defend cases in accordance with existing

laws

●Responsible for displaying a high level of judgment and proficiency relating to Court cases

●Responsible for knowledge pertaining to the appellate process when defending clients

●Responsible for monthly submission(s) of court statistics

●Possess the ability to research matters of the law independently

●May be assigned other duties relating to Court matters.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

●B.A. degree Criminal Justice and/or related field from a four-year college or university; or one to three

years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

●Knowledgeable of the Tribal Code, Ordinances, Tribal customs, traditions, constitution in order to

protect the sovereignty and customs of the Tribe and rights of the people.

●Knowledgeable of court documents such as warrants, subpoenas, and other related legal documents

●Knowledgeable of computers using various software in order to articulate written motions and

correspondence for clients

●Possess high moral character to uphold the integrity of the Court

●Must be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner

●Must pass a background investigative check without any felony convictions

●Must abide to the Red Lake Band/Tribal Courts Drug Policy.

●Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background

Check

TO APPLY: Applications (w/resumes attached) are being accepted at the Red Lake Human Resources

Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847 *Fax (218) 679-4176.