ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER
District IV: Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's Counties
Recruitment #15-005431-0005
Department | OPD District Operations |
---|---|
Date Opened | 9/23/2015 10:50:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/15/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $60,543.00 - $97,203.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Linda Carr |
Work Location |
Charles
|
GRADE
Main Purpose of Job
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Zealous and comprehensive representation of clients at every stage of the criminal process.
• Ability to competently and resourcefully manage an active mixed felony and misdemeanor caseload.
• Engage in resourceful problem solving.
• Actively communicate with clients, team members, and resources for optimal client outcomes.
• Continuously seek professional development through trainings, continuing legal education, and trial skills
courses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to submitting this electronic application, please submit via email: (1) current resume, (2) cover letter addressing the above qualifications, (3) list of references, (4) completed Applicant Essay (available on our website under “Careers”), and (5) writing sample. Cover letters should be addressed to: Johanna Cohen Leshner, Director of Recruitment, 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1318, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
Please submit items (1)-(5) electronically in one email to attorneyjobs@opd.state.md.us. In the subject line of the email please indicate “APD, District IV.” 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.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.