Apd Supervisor Juvenile Division: Baltimore City (District I)

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

2d•$124,302•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Current OPD employees only.
Assistant Public Defenders are full-time employees and cannot engage in the private practice of law while in this position.
Must be able to communicate with clients and visitors.
Possess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to work in various positions and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the state.
Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation.

Nice To Haves

Culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages people historically underrepresented in the practice of law to apply.

Responsibilities

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.