Description
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS – CHIPS & TPR
(CHIPS – Child In need of Protection or Services)
(TPR – Termination of Parental Rights)
Washington County Court Administration, Tenth Judicial District, State Of Minnesota, In Coordination With Washington County, Has Immediate Openings For Court Appointed Attorneys As Follows
Example of Duties
Openings
Provide legal counsel and representation when appointed by the Court in actions for those who do not have private attorneys and who are deemed indigent by the Court in the following matters:
- CHIPS proceedings against parents
- TPR proceedings against parents
Representation in these matters are for post dismissal or post adjudication matters and for new cases filed July 8, 2008 or later.
The rate of pay will be $70/hour and subject to court approval. A contract will be entered into and further terms will be mutually agreed. There are NO benefits with this position.
Background
Since the 1994 Public Defender takeover by the State of Minnesota, the courts have regularly appointed public defenders to represent indigent parents in children in need of protection or services (CHIPS) and termination of parental rights (TPR) cases. Public defenders across the state have accepted such appointment. On June 5, 2008, the Board of Public Defense approved a revised fiscal year 2009 budget to address a $3.8 million deficit. As a result, the Board of PD eliminated the delivery of non-mandated services effective July 8, 2008. Minnesota Statute 611.14 requires a minor ten years of age or older in any juvenile court delinquency or child protection proceeding (excluding proceeding for petty offenses) to be represented by a public defender. The Board of PD will continue to provide this mandated service, but will no longer appoint a public defender to represent the parents of CHIPS or TPR cases.
Supplemental Information
Resumes should be received by July 25, 2008 and sent to the attention of:
Christina M. Volkers, Court Administrator
Washington County Government Center
14949 62nd Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082-3802
Phone: (651) 430-6366
Fax: (651) 430-4461
Email: chris.volkers@courts.state.mn.us
A screening process will include review of resumes and consideration of applicable juvenile legal work. An interview may be conducted.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. We also offer many opportunities for your continued career growth through development opportunities, supporting your long-term success at the branch.
We are proud to offer these benefits to compensate our employees for the excellent work they do for the cause of justice in Minnesota.
Our Wide-ranging Benefits Package Includes The Following Components
Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance
- The employee-paid premium for the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan is only $37.74/month for a full-time employee with single coverage
- Employees can choose from three different carriers: Blue Cross/Blue Shield Minnesota, Health Partners, or Preferred One
- The rate summaries and the schedule of benefits for the Advantage Health Plan are on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site
- Omada helps employees manage weight loss and reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and Advantage Value for Diabetes, a benefit that reduces out-of-pocket costs for diabetes-related medical treatment
- Employees may also choose a high-deductible consumer driven health plan
- Pharmacy benefits provided by CVS Caremark
Dental Insurance
- The employee-paid premium for this plan is only $13.50/month for a full-time employee with single coverage
- Employees can choose from two carriers: Health Partners or the State Dental Plan (Delta)
- The rate summaries and the schedule of benefits are on the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) site
Pre-Tax Spending Accounts Contributions to pre-tax accounts are taken from your paycheck before taxes are deducted, and since you pay less in taxes, your net income may be increased.
- Use pre-tax benefits to pay eligible medical and dental expenses, eligible dependent day care expenses, and transit expenses including parking and bus passes. Other benefits may vary by location.
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
Paid Sick Leave
- Eligible full-time employees accrue sick leave at four hours per two-week pay period
- Sick leave may be used for purposes such as medical and dental appointments, maternity leave, illness or injury for certain family members
Retirement Benefits
Pension
- The Judicial Branch contributes to your Retirement Plan
- Upon retirement, you'll receive a monthly benefit for life, with potential post-retirement increases
- Your monthly benefit will be calculated based on factors such as length of service, high-five average salary, age at retirement, and survivor benefit selected
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement saving plan in addition to your pension plan
Health Care Saving Plan
- Post-employment health care saving plan that can be used to pay for medical expenses
Work & Life Balance
Paid holidays
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Floating holidays may also be offered
Paid vacation leave
In addition to paid sick leave, employees accrue generous paid time off that increases with years of service.
Paid Parental Leave
Elibile employees may receive up to six weeks of paid time off following the birth or placement of a child.
Employee Assistance ProgramOur no-cost employee assistance program provides health coaching, worksite wellness initiatives, financial planning assistance, and several free counseling sessions for personal or professional use for employees and their families.
Additional Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service
- You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid
Professional Development
- Participation in conferences, cohort developmental programs, and other educational offerings
- Tuition reimbursement program
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment status (i.e. full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary) as well as other job details (e.g. bargaining unit, supervisory status, etc.). Please ask Human Resources or the hiring contact about benefits at any time during the application process.
