Circuit Court Collateral Unit Balto City District I
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Job Description
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LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Office of thePublic Defender (OPD) seeks an experienced and impassioned advocate to serve inthe Circuit Court Collateral Unit in Baltimore City Maryland. This positionrequires exceptional advocacy skills innovative thinking investigativeskills and the ability to work independently in managing an activecaseload.We are committed to building a culturally diverse staffand strongly encourage people historically underrepresented in the practice oflaw to apply.
OPDs Baltimore Cityoffice is a large urban public defenders office with 200 employees providingclientcentered representation to juveniles and adults charged withmisdemeanors and felonies in Baltimore City.OPD strives to achieveJusticeFairness and Dignity for All.Our employees are committed to the corevalues of a culture of excellence clientcentered representation tenaciousadvocacy and are united as a team in achieving the OPDs mission.
POSITION DUTIES
Overview of thePosition
Collateral Attorneys work inconjunction with social workers and core staff in a teamoriented environment.Attorneys must be able to balance a clientcentered approach to representationwith advocacy to address systemic inequity and the collateral consequences ofcriminal convictions that lead to deeper system involvement.
Ability to handlecriminal cases and collateral legal matters.
Ability to workindependently and to recognize and resolve issues related to their workload.
Represents the clientin collateral matters including violation of probation hearings.
Represents clients in bond hearings.
Represents clients in hearings on motions formodification of sentence.
Represents clients in hearings on motions forcommitment to substance abuse treatment.
Conducts legalresearch and analysis including changes in laws legislation procedural rulescourt decisions and case
precedents in preparation for hearings and todetermine/ anticipate legal problems and propose resolutions.
Drafts/reviewsproposes and prepares reports memoranda in opposition briefs legaldocuments motions and
correspondence for clients.
Counsels and advisesclients on changes in law court decisions and legal issues.
Conducts pleanegotiations with prosecutors and other parties to establish agreements toresolve cases favorably for the
client.
Providespostrepresentation followup with the client regarding matters such as clientrelease and other appropriate
collateral issues.
Other duties as assigned by the District PublicDefender for Baltimore City.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and qualifications
Demonstratedcommitment to zealous and comprehensive public defense.
Compassion forclients and their lived experiences.
Strong interpersonalskills and the ability to communicate effectively with people with differentlived experiences.
Ability to thrive in afastpaced diverse teamoriented environment.
Exceptionalorganizational legal and administrative skills necessary to handle a highcaseload.
Active membership in good standing in theMaryland Bar or Bar of another state by the start date.
Attorneys barred in anotherstate must become members of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of the startdate.
BENEFITS
Salary
Salary is dependent on experienceand the State of Maryland salary rules will apply to any offer made. This wouldbe a lateral transfer for MOPD attorneys.
Assistant Public Defender II: starting at$96227.00$136003.00 (Grade 21: Step 8
Assistant Public Defender III: starting at$106620.00$145151.00 (Grade 22: Step 10
Benefits
The Maryland Office of the PublicDefender offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent medicaldental and vision insurance. Benefits also include retirement savings lifeinsurance and the option to participate in supplemental retirement options.MOPD Employees receive 6 days of personal leave 15 days of sick leave and atleast 10 days of annual leave each calendar year in addition to paid holidaysand parental leave.
For more details and a full listof benefits as an employee with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender click here.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
How to apply
If you wish to be considered forthis position please click here to complete our online form andplease submit the following materials in onePDF attachment to : 1 a current resume 2 acover letter 3 a list of four references and 4 writing sample. In thesubject line of the email please indicate Circuit Court Collateral UnitBaltimore City. Incomplete applications will not beconsidered.
Assistant Public Defenders are fulltime employees who serve at thepleasure of the Public Defender. Criminal Procedure Art. Section 16203(d).Assistant Public Defenders cannot engage in the private practice of law whilein this position.
As a State agency the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) isan affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to thefull inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race colorreligion sex physical or mental disability age sexual orientation genderidentity national origin veteran status or genetic information.
All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitorsand possess the ability to complete tasks in a fastpaced workenvironment. Applicants must be able towork in various positions and travel to various courtrooms and officeenvironments throughout the state. MOPD is further committed to providing equalopportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities inemployment its services programs and activities by modifying or adjustingthe job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonableaccommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant oremployee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essentialfunctions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits andprivileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employeeswithout disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship.
Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other officeequipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able tonavigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed pleasecontact Tawanda Jackson Human Resources Supervisor at
Employment Type
Full-Time
