ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER SERIES
Juvenile Division (Multiple Locations)
Recruitment #22-005799-0011
Department | Office of the Public Defender |
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Date Opened | 8/5/2022 11:19:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 8/26/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | APD I $66,671.-$107,264.00/year; APDII $71,142-$114,441.00; APD III $75,926-$122,140.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Marie Figueroa Ocasio |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
Calvert Charles St. Mary's |
Introduction
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) seeks a zealous and dedicated litigators to represent young people in both delinquency and criminal matters in offices across Maryland. OPD currently has opportunities for candidates at all experience levels. Offers will be made for specific jurisdictions based on the candidate’s stated geographic limitations and preferences as well as OPD’s needs. Successful candidates for these positions will begin their employment with OPD on a rolling bases between October, 2022 and February 1, 2023. All selected candidates, regardless of start date, will attend OPD’s Gideon’s Promise program together in February 1, 2023.
Our vision is for Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All and we are committed to our
core values of a culture of excellence, client-centered representation,
tenacious advocacy, and remain united as a team in achieving our mission. At
OPD we use our legal education and experience to fight for justice and
fairness, no matter what and we refuse to remain silent in the midst of human
suffering. Our unique talents, identities, educational backgrounds, and
perspectives guide us in representing our clients. We stand up against
prejudice, systemic racism, and inequity in all of the spaces we occupy. OPD
seeks candidates that will join us in providing compassionate, competent,
zealous, and client-centered representation to all of our clients. Learn
more about our mission
and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
GRADE
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The successful
candidate will:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated commitment to zealous and comprehensive defense practice, including the ability to represent client in juvenile, criminal, and administrative hearings.
- Knowledge, training, and experience related to adolescent development, neuroscience, education, mental health treatment, and best practices for juvenile rehabilitation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of with different backgrounds and lived experiences. Proven expertise communicating with children and adolescence preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional organizational, legal, and administrative skills necessary to handle a high caseload.
- Criminal trial and/or experience representing juveniles preferred.
- Active membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another State by start date.*
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you wish to be considered for this
position please submit the State of Maryland Application below. Additionally, click here to fill
out a supplemental questionnaire and please submit the following items in one email to
opd-jobs.law@maryland.gov:
(1) current resume, (2) cover letter, (3) list of references, (4) writing
sample, and (5) transcript (if graduated from law school within the past 3
years). In the subject line of the email
please indicate “APDs: Juvenile Division.” Incomplete applications will
not be considered.
Closing Date: August 26, 2022
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply. Assistant Public Defenders are full-time employees who serve at the pleasure of the Public Defender. Criminal Procedure Art., Section 16-203(d). Assistant Public Defenders cannot engage in the private practice of law while in this position.
*To be eligible for these positions you
must be admitted to the bar in advance of December, 2022. Accordingly most
current law students are not eligible. For candidates awaiting bar results,
offers will be made contingent on admission to a bar in advance of the set
start date. Attorneys barred in another state must
become members of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of start date.