Apd Supervisor Juvenile Division: Baltimore City (District I

Introduction

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks an experienced, zealous, dedicated, and demonstrated leader to serve as the Supervising Attorney for the Juvenile Division for District One (Baltimore City). MOPD is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply. MOPD’s Baltimore City office is a large urban public defender’s office with 200+ employees providing client-centered representation to juveniles and adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies in Baltimore City.

MOPD strives to achieve Justice, Fairness, and Dignity for All. Our employees are committed to the core values of a culture of excellence, client-centered representation, and tenacious advocacy, and are united as a team in achieving the MOPD’s mission.

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300 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

• Works closely with the Baltimore City (District I) leadership team to maintain the highest standards of representation by ensuring accountability, fostering mentorship, and developing District-wide strategy.
• Maintain an active caseload.
• Identify, assess, and cultivate talent and litigation skills amongst Juvenile Division attorneys and staff.
• Organize and conduct regular in-house training programs.
• Ensures accountability, resourcefulness, and excellence through regular observation and evaluation.
• Model a culture of excellence, resourcefulness, and zealous advocacy.
• Handle administrative matters including but not limited to managing outside contractors and conflict case matters.
• Develop strategies and means for advancing litigation and advocacy practices in the office.
• Work to identify and advocate for solutions to systemic issues – including but not limited to reducing the use of incarceration, addressing discriminatory disproportionate contact with the criminal legal system, unconstitutional police practices, the school-to-prison pipeline, and the immigration consequences of a juvenile arrest.
• Works to develop legislative initiatives and shape statewide positions on issues of youth defense.
• Develop collaborative strategies with social workers and core staff to assist clients and their families in matters related to housing, education, school discipline, mental health, and other collateral matters.
• Investigate, develop, and litigate novel and cutting-edge Constitutional arguments to advance and expand the rights of young people in contact with the juvenile legal system.
• Train and supervise attorneys in the litigation of waiver cases.
• Screen and assign all waiver cases.
• Other duties as assigned by the Public Defender.

This is an internal posting limited to current OPD employees only.

Salary is dependent on experience and the State of Maryland salary rules will apply to any offer made. This is a promotion opportunity for current MOPD attorneys at Grade 22 or below. This would be a lateral transfer for MOPD attorneys currently at Grade 23. Assistant Public Defender Supervisor: starting at $ (Grade 23, Step 13).

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance. Benefits also include retirement savings, life insurance, and the option to participate in supplemental retirement options. MOPD Employees receive 6 days of personal leave, 15 days of sick leave, and at least 10 days of annual leave each calendar year in addition to paid holidays, and parental leave.

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