Maryland Office of the Public Defender is Hiring!
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Juvenile Attorney: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (District V): The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks zealous and dedicated litigators to represent young people in both delinquency and criminal matters in our Prince George’s County office (District V). We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.
Closing Date: October 18, 2024.
Application Link: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=24&R2=005799&R3=0029
Overview of the Position
MOPD’s Juvenile Defenders provide consistent client-centered representation to their clients from their first court appearance through the completion of the case. This vertical representation model leads to deep and lasting client relationships and continuity of representation. Attorneys work in conjunction with social workers and core staff in a team-oriented environment. Attorneys must be able to balance a client-centered approach to representation with advocacy to address systemic inequity and the collateral consequences that lead to deeper system involvement.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent youth at intake, detention, adjudication, disposition, and post-disposition hearings.
- Represent juveniles and emerging adults (18-22) in circuit court matters including transfer hearings, pre-trial hearings, jury trials, and sentencings.
- Work to identify and advocate for solutions to systemic issues.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, experts, and core staff to assist clients and their families in matters related to housing, education, school discipline, mental health, institutional, and other collateral matters that contribute to deepening systemic involvement.
- Investigate, develop, and litigate novel and cutting-edge Constitutional arguments in order to advance and expand the rights of young people in contact with the juvenile justice system.
- Competently and resourcefully prepare for and manage an active caseload.
- Effectively, proactively, and compassionately communicate with clients, family members, team members, colleagues, community resources, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes and resolve challenges in an open, constructive, and professional manner.
- Continuously seek professional and personal development through training, CLEs, and trial skills courses.