Apd District Viii Baltimore County

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks zealouslitigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in Baltimore CountyMaryland. Assistant Public Defenders combine their demonstrated commitmentwith their strong and zealous litigation skills to provide exceptionalrepresentation on behalf of their clients. MOPD is committed to building aculturally diverse staff and strongly encourages people historicallyunderrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

The Baltimore County office is an urban public defenders office withapproximately 70 employees providing client-centered representation toindividuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies in Baltimore vision is for Justice Fairness and Dignity for All and we arecommitted to our core values of a culture of excellence client-centeredrepresentation and tenacious advocacy and remain united as a team inachieving our mission. At MOPD we use our legal education andexperience to fight for justice and fairness no matter what and we refuseto remain silent in the midst of human suffering. Our unique talentsidentities educational backgrounds and perspectives guide usin representing our clients. We stand up against prejudice systemicracism and inequity in all of the spaces we occupy. MOPD seeks candidateswho will join us in providing compassionate competent zealous andclient-centered representation to all of our clients. Learn more about ourmission and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

This position requires a willingness to learn train and practiceexceptional trial skills innovative thinking

investigative skills and the ability to work as a team in managing anactive district court caseload. Attorneys work in conjunction with socialworkers investigators and core staff in a team-oriented must be able to balance a client-centered approach to representationwith advocacy to address systemic inequity and the collateral consequencesthat lead to deeper system involvement. This position will be located inall three Baltimore County district courts. Attorneys will be required torotate between the district courts depending on need.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Passionate and zealous representation of clients at every stage of thecriminal process.

Ensure clients are consistently heard and respected.

Conducts legal research and analysis including changes in lawslegislation procedural rules court decisions and case precedents inpreparation for trial and to determine/ anticipate legal problemsand propose resolutions.

Effectively and compassionately communicate with clients team memberscolleagues and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes for clients.

Counsels and advises clients on changes in law court decisions andlegal issues.

Negotiates with prosecutors and other parties to establish agreementsto resolve cases favorably for the client.

Resourcefully manage a full caseload.

Continuously seek professional and personal development throughtrainings CLEs and trial skills courses.

Other duties as assigned by the Public Defender.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State ofMaryland employees.

This would be a lateral transfer for any internal candidates applying.

Assistant Public Defender I-$87620.00 (Starting at Grade 20: Step 06)

Please visit the State of Maryland Employeespage to review benefit information.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you wish to be considered please click here to fill out theapplication and upload the following documents in one PDF attachmentthrough the Maryland State Government Job Openings Resume Page: (1) acurrent resume (2) a cover letter (3) a list of fourprofessional references and (4) a writing sample no longer than fifteen(15) pages.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Assistant Public Defenders are full-time employees and cannot engage inthe private practice of law while in this position. MD Code CriminalProcedure Art. Section 16- 203(d)(2).

As a State agency the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) isan affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed tothe full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to

race color religion sex physical or mental disability age sexualorientation gender identity national origin veteran status or geneticinformation.

All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors andpossess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work must be able to work in various positions and travel to variouscourtrooms office environments and detention facilities throughout the is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonableaccommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment itsservices programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job applicationprocess or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodationsto the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee beconsidered for the position they desire; to perform theessential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equalbenefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarlysituated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation imposesan undue hardship.

Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigatepublic transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed pleasecontact Tawanda Jackson Human Resources Supervisor at or