What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Act Coordinating Attorney position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
The Office of the Federal Defender for the District of Minnesota is accepting applications for the position of Criminal Justice Act Coordinating Attorney. The Federal Defender provides defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters to individuals unable to afford counsel.
The CJA Coordinating Attorney administers and manages the District’s CJA panel attorney program. This attorney assists in providing efficient management of CJA resources and provides support for the over one hundred Criminal Justice Act attorneys in the District. The CJA Program is an essential part of providing equal justice to individuals unable to afford counsel in federal cases. The CJA Coordinating Attorney reports to the Defender and works closely with CJA panel attorneys and the District Court.
Duties: Include but are not limited to: daily review and distribution of cases to the CJA Panel, reviewing vouchers submitted by attorneys, experts, and other service providers for accuracy, reasonableness and compliance with CJA Guidelines, providing training and assistance to panel members, acting as a resource to the District’s Second Chair (Mentor) Program, consulting about case budgets, collaborating with program stakeholders and performing other assigned duties consistent with the mission of the position.
Whereas familiarity with the practice of criminal law is essential for this position, the coordinating attorney will not be involved in the direct representation of individuals. This attorney will not appear in court or be permitted to engage in the private practice of law.
The Office of the Federal Defender for the District of Minnesota is accepting applications for the position of Criminal Justice Act Coordinating Attorney. The Federal Defender provides defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters to individuals unable to afford counsel.
The CJA Coordinating Attorney administers and manages the District’s CJA panel attorney program. This attorney assists in providing efficient management of CJA resources and provides support for the over one hundred Criminal Justice Act attorneys in the District. The CJA Program is an essential part of providing equal justice to individuals unable to afford counsel in federal cases. The CJA Coordinating Attorney reports to the Defender and works closely with CJA panel attorneys and the District Court.
Duties: Include but are not limited to: daily review and distribution of cases to the CJA Panel, reviewing vouchers submitted by attorneys, experts, and other service providers for accuracy, reasonableness and compliance with CJA Guidelines, providing training and assistance to panel members, acting as a resource to the District’s Second Chair (Mentor) Program, consulting about case budgets, collaborating with program stakeholders and performing other assigned duties consistent with the mission of the position.
Whereas familiarity with the practice of criminal law is essential for this position, the coordinating attorney will not be involved in the direct representation of individuals. This attorney will not appear in court or be permitted to engage in the private practice of law.
