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Government
Baltimore, MD, United States
Assistant Public Defender: Fall Class 2024
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
# Assistant Public Defender ## Introduction The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks dedicated and client-centered litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in District Court locations throughout the State of Maryland. Candidates with limited/moderate amount of criminal trial experience interested in joining OPD to do criminal trial work are invited to apply. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply. MOPD’s mission focuses on Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of a culture of excellence, client-centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and function as a team united in achieving MOPD’s mission. ## Job Location MOPD is a statewide agency with a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees providing representation to indigent clients at all stages of the criminal case including trial, appeal, and eligible post-conviction proceedings. Representation is provided through offices and services at 52 locations statewide. Districts include: - District 1 (Baltimore City) - District 2 (Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties) - District 3 (Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties) - District 4 (Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's Counties) - District 5 (Prince George's County) - District 6 (Montgomery County) - District 7 (Anne Arundel County) - District 8 (Baltimore County) - District 9 (Harford County) - District 10 (Carroll and Howard Counties) - District 11 (Frederick and Washington Counties) - District 12 (Allegany and Garrett Counties) ## Primary Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Public Defender include: - Zealous representation of indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor criminal and traffic matters. - Ability to prepare for and manage an active caseload; including, but not limited to the handling of bail review hearings, District Court trials, preliminary hearings, violation of probation hearings, and modification of sentence hearings competently and resourcefully. - Effectively and compassionately communicate with clients, colleagues, and providers for optimal client outcomes. - Continuously seek professional development through training, continuing legal education, and trial skills courses. - Other duties as assigned by the State Public Defender. ## Core Competencies and Requirements The ideal candidate for the Assistant Public Defender position must demonstrate: - A demonstrated commitment to serving communities who have been pushed to the margins. - A clear dedication to upending systemic racism, prejudice, and unfairness in the criminal justice system. - Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. - Compassion. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and experiences. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment. - Exceptional organizational, legal, and administrative skills necessary to handle a high caseload. - Exposure to the proceedings and pace of the District Court (litigation experience or judicial clerkship helpful). - Membership in good standing with the Maryland Bar or Bar of another state by July 2024. Individuals who are a member of the Bar of another State must be admitted to the Maryland Bar within 18 months of their start date. ## Minimum Qualifications ### Assistant Public Defender I - Education: A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. - Experience: None - Notes: - Candidates shall be an Attorney and admitted to practice law in the State by the Court of Appeals of Maryland, at the time of appointment. - The above requirements are set by the Office of the Public Defender in accordance with Criminal Procedure Article, Section 16-203 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. - Candidates may substitute . Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. ### Assistant Public Defender II - Education: A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. - Experience: Experience as a practicing Attorney. - Notes: - Candidates shall be an Attorney and admitted to practice law in the State by the Court of Appeals of Maryland, at the time of appointment. - The above requirements are set by the Office of the Public Defender in accordance with Criminal Procedure Article, Section 16-203 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. - Candidates may substitute . Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in general attorney classification or general attorney specialty codes in the legal and kindred group field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. ## Salary Assistant Public Defender I- $84,, (Grade 20: Step 6-Step 19) Assistant Public Defender II-$93,, (Grade 21: Step 8-Step 19) ## Benefits Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees. Please visit the State of Maryland Employee’s page to review benefit information. ## Further Instructions To be considered for this position, click below to fill out the application. Under the resume tab in the application portal, upload the following items as one PDF attachment: (1) a current resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) a list of four
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Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees, please visit the State of Maryland Employee’s page to review benefit information
Research, Writing, Oral Advocacy, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational, Legal, and Administrative Skills
Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law
To be considered for this position, click below to fill out the application. Under the resume tab in the application portal, upload the following items as one PDF attachment (1) a current resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) a list of four professional references, (4) a writing sample no longer than 15 pages, and (5) your law school transcript (if graduated from within the past 3 years). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law, experience as a practicing Attorney for Assistant Public Defender II
Legal
USD 73787 to 135450 Annually
Mar 21, 2024
Jul 04, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceJuris Doctorate degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law, experience as a practicing Attorney for Assistant Public Defender II
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