Apd District Viii Baltimore County (Re-Post)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks experienced andzealous litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in Baltimore CountyMaryland. Assistant Public Defenders combine their demonstrated commitmentwith their strong and zealous litigation skills to provideexceptional representation on behalf of their clients. MOPD is committedto building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages peoplehistorically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

The Baltimore County office is an urban Public Defender office with approximately70 employees providing client-centered representation. MOPDs vision is forJustice Fairness and Dignity for All and we are committed to our corevalues of a culture of excellence client-centered representation andtenacious advocacy and remain united as a team in achieving our MOPD we use our legal education and experience to fight for justice andfairness no matter what and we refuse to remain silent in the midst ofhuman suffering. Our unique talents identities educational backgroundsand perspectives guide us in representing our clients. We stand up againstprejudice systemic racism and inequity in all of the spaces we seeks candidates who will join us in providing compassionate competentzealous and client-centered representation to all of our clients. Learnmore about our mission and commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.

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Towson MD

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:

This position requires a willingness to learn train and practiceexceptional trial skills innovative thinking investigative skills and theability to work as a team in managing an active district court work in conjunction with social workers investigators and corestaff in a team-oriented environment. Attorneys must be able to balance aclient-centered approach to representation with advocacy to address systemicinequity and the collateral consequences that lead to deeper system involvement.Thisposition will be located in all three Baltimore County district will be required to rotate between the district courts depending onneed.

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 in preparation for trial and to determine/anticipate legal problems and

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 skillscourses.

Other duties as assigned by the Public Defender.

CORE COMPETENCIES ANDREQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated commitment toserving communities who have been pushed to the margins.

Clear dedication to upendingsystemic racism prejudice and unfairness in the criminal justice system.

Strong interpersonal skillsand the ability to communicate effectively with people from differentbackgrounds and livedexperiences.

Ability to thrive in afast-paced diverse team-oriented environment.

Exceptional organizationallegal and administrative skills necessary to handle a high caseload.

Active membership in goodstanding in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another state.

Attorneys barred in anotherstate must become members of the Maryland Bar within 18 months oftheir start date with MOPD.

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-$88999.00 (Starting at Grade 20: Step 06)

Please visit the State of Maryland Employees page to review benefitinformation.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you wish to be considered please clickhere to fill out the application and upload thefollowing documents in one PDF attachment through the Maryland StateGovernment JobOpenings Resume Page: (1) a current resume (2) a cover letter (3) alist of four professionalreferences 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 whilein this position. MD Code Criminal Procedure Art. Section 16-203(d)(2).

As a State agency the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is anaffirmative action and equal

opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of allqualified individuals without regard torace color religion sex physical or mental disability age sexualorientation gender identity nationalorigin veteran status or genetic information.

All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors andpossess the ability to completetasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to workin various positions and travel tovarious courtrooms office environments and detention facilitiesthroughout the state. MOPD is furthercommitted to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation forindividuals with disabilitiesin employment its services programs and activities by modifying oradjusting the job application processor the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to theknown applicant or employeeto enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position theydesire; to perform the essentialfunctions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits andprivileges of employment as areenjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilitiesunless the accommodation imposes anundue hardship.

Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office must have accessto a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If areasonable accommodation is neededplease contact Tawanda Jackson Human Resources Supervisor at or