State of Maryland ยท 3 weeks ago
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY: DISTRICT VI: MONTGOMERY COUNTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER II & III
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $108K/yrThe Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks experienced and zealous litigators to serve as Assistant Public Defenders in Montgomery County, Maryland. The role involves providing exceptional representation to clients through skilled litigation and advocacy, while managing a substantial district court caseload in a team-oriented environment.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Passionate and zealous representation of clients at every stage of the legal process, in and outside of court
Maintain effective and consistent communication with clients, who are incarcerated or in the community, to ensure that individuals we represent are consistently heard and respected. For clients who are incarcerated, it is expected that attorneys will regularly travel to the place of incarceration and visit clients there to engage in substantive discussions of their cases
Conducts substantive legal research, writing and analysis, to specifically include briefing the courts on changes in laws, legislation, procedural rules, court decisions, and other legal precedent, in preparation for hearings and trial
Coordinate and compassionately communicate with clients, team members, colleagues, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes for clients
Counsel and advise clients on changes in law, court decisions, legal issues and options
Negotiates with prosecutors and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases favorably for the client
Resourcefully manage a full and significant caseload of felony cases from initial appearance to post-sentencing stages for each assigned client
Continuously seek professional and personal development through trainings, CLEs, and trial skills courses; and meet all MOPD CLE requirements
Other duties as assigned by the Public Defender, District Public Defender, and other supervisory authorities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate commitment to serving communities who have been pushed to the margins
Clear dedication to upending systemic racism, prejudice, and unfairness in the criminal justice system
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment
Exceptional organizational, legal, and administrative skills necessary to handle a high caseload
Strong legal writing and research skills
Strong oral advocacy skills
Ability to type, use and regularly communicate via email, and utilize Microsoft Office Suite
Active membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or another state
Prior criminal motions, jury and bench trial experience required
Prior experience conducting factual investigation for criminal cases required
Attorney barred in another state must become members of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of start date with MOPD
Preferred
Felony (including cases involving complex issues and/or where clients are facing possibility of a life sentence) jury trial experience is preferred
Experience reviewing complex and voluminous discovery and evidence and examining expert witnesses strongly preferred
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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