CIRCUIT COURT: DISTRICT X (CARROLL COUNTY) APD SUPERVISOR (Internal Only)

About the Role

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks an experienced client-centered litigator and demonstrated leader to serve as a Supervising Attorney for the District X office serving Carroll County. Carroll County Public Defender's office has 15+ staff serving its mix of rural and suburban communities. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the District Public Defender and Deputy District Public Defender for District X.
• Works closely with the leadership team to maintain a high standard of representation by ensuring accountability while fostering mentorship, teamwork, and communication.
• Supervises attorneys handling district court transfer cases, juvenile transfers, non-support, violation of probation, and felony cases as well as other professional and support staff.
• Monitors the attorney caseloads and the distribution of cases to ensure optimal client outcomes and attorney development.
• Actively consults with attorneys on case preparation and trial strategy.
• Identifies, assesses, and cultivates talent amongst attorneys.
• Ensures accountability through the regular evaluation of attorney and staff performance.
• Fosters a culture of respect, honesty, and collaboration.
• Supports the vision of the District Public Defender internally and externally.
• Follows, supports, and promotes directives given by the District Public Defender for the advancement of the agency and the local office.
• Fosters a culture of excellence, resourcefulness, and zealousness amongst attorneys and staff.
• Handles and approves transcript requests, investigation requests, and panel determinations.
• Works closely with the Training Division and other Statewide Divisions to ensure effective representation through the development of relevant policies, practices, and training (including conducting regular in-house training programs).
• Maintains an active caseload.
• Performs other duties as determined by the State Public Defender.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to zealous and comprehensive public defense.
• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• A desire to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with constructive feedback and performance evaluations.
• Substantial criminal litigation experience and strong trial skills (a minimum of 5 years felony trial experience, including litigation of life cases).
• Commitment to addressing systemic inadequacies and inequities in the criminal justice system.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, adversaries, clients, and family members, irrespective of differences in backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Strong ability to advocate for the office with external stakeholders without alienating the advancement of the office.
• Commitment to working with community advocates to educate and serve the community.
• Flexibility and regular attendance at community events promoting the work of the agency.
• Exceptional organizational, legal, and administrative skills necessary to manage dynamic teams and high-volume caseloads.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, supervisory, client advocacy, and management abilities.
• Active membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another state. Attorneys barred in another state must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of the start date.

Salary

Assistant Public Defender Supervisor: starting at $124,302.00 (Grade 23, Step 13). 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.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings and life insurance.
• Option to participate in supplemental retirement options.
• 6 days of personal leave, 15 days of sick leave, and at least 10 days of annual leave each calendar year.
• Paid holidays and parental leave.

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