ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

The applicant must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in a state or territory in good standing such that they are eligible for a temporary admittance to the CNMI Bar Association without having to take the local bar exam. Experience is preferred but demonstrated writing skills and an enthusiastic attitude and ability to learn is just as valuable. This position will focus on bench trials with an extensive motions practice with some appellate practice and jury trials. We also have a drug court and a mental health court program to which one attorney is assigned.  The initial contract is for two years which is renewable.