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An attorney in the Appellate Division provides representation for indigent clients during the appellate process before both the Maryland Court of Appeals and the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.  An Assistant Public Defender combines his/her demonstrated dedication to the representation of indigent clients with his/her strong research, writing, and litigation skills to provide exceptional representation.  This position will commence in late August, 2015 and will be located at 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland.   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Thorough and zealous representation of clients throughout the appellate process.
• Ability to competently issue spot as well as effectively and independently brief and litigate identified issues. 
• Actively and capably communicate with clients.
• Continuously seek professional development through trainings, continuing legal education, and advocacy courses.

Active membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another State.

In addition to submitting this electronic application, please submit via email a: (1) current resume, (2) cover letter addressing the above qualifications, (3) list of references, (4) completed Applicant Essay (available on our website under “Careers”), (5) recent writing sample and (6) law school transcript (unofficial or official).  Cover letters should be addressed to:  Johanna Cohen Leshner, Director of Recruitment 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1318 Baltimore, Maryland 21202.   

Please email items (1)-(6) in one email to attorneyjobs@opd.state.md.us.  In the subject line of the email please indicate “APDI: Appellate Division.”  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

TTY Users:  call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.  

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.