SPVR ATTNY DISTRICT COURT DIV: DISTRICT VI - MONTGOMERY CO.

PRIMARY DUTIES: AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reports to the District Public Defender and the Deputy District Public Defender. Works closely with the District VI leadership team to maintain a highstandard of representation through mentorship, teamwork, training, communication, and accountability. Supervises attorneys handling misdemeanor and felony cases in both District and Circuit courts. Monitors the attorney caseloads and works with the other District Court Supervising Attorney to create a schedule, manage calendars, and providelogistical support to ensure optimal client outcomes and attorney development. Consistently physically present in the office, court, at communityevents, and at stakeholder meetings toeffectively supervise the team, provide feedback and represent the OPD. Actively consults with attorneys on case preparation and trialstrategy. Ensures positive, consistent, effective and timely communication withclients and responds to clientcomplaints and concerns regarding matters of the District Court Division; including by visiting clients at jails, prisons and detention facilities. Organizes and conducts regular in-house training programs and CLEs. Ensures accountability through the regular evaluation of attorneyperformance. Works closely with the Training Division and other Statewide Divisionsto ensure effective representationthrough the development of relevant policies, practices, and trainings. Works collaboratively, professionally and assertively with stakeholdersand community partners to support the mission of OPD and the policies, objectives and directives of the District Public Defender. Performs other duties as determined by the District Public Defender, Deputy District Public Defender, and the Public Defender. Represent clients in all stages of their criminal case including atinvestigatory stages, bail hearings, motions hearings, trial, and post-trialhearings. Conducts complex legal research and analysis, including regardingchanges in laws, pending legislation, procedural rules, and court decisions inpreparation for trial and to determine/ anticipate legal problems and proposeresolutions. Drafts and prepares pleadings, memoranda, briefs, motions, andcorrespondence for clients. Effectively and compassionately communicate with clients, team members, colleagues, and service providers to ensure optimal outcomes for clients. Counsel and advises clients on factual and legal issues. Investigate clients' cases and diligently interface with investigators, social workers, forensic experts and other professionals. Negotiates with prosecutors, judges, and other stakeholders toestablish agreements to resolve cases favorably for the client. Competently and independently manage a full caseload, including alltrial preparation, discovery review and pretrial litigation. Being available both during and outside of traditional business hoursto support client and colleagues as part of a dynamic legal team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS· At least 5 years ofcriminal litigation experience (3 years jury trial experience preferred).· Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, communication, supervisory, and management experience or ability.· Demonstrated commitmentto serving marginalized communities, and a clear dedication to challengingsystemic racism, prejudice, and unfairness in the criminal legal systemboth in court and through participation in community advocacy and outreachevents.· Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. · Strong interpersonalskills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from differentbackgrounds and lived experiences. · Ability to thrive in afast-paced, diverse, and team-oriented environment.· Demonstrated andconsistent professional judgment.· Exceptional understandingof the Maryland Rules of Evidence, Professional Responsibility, the Criminal Law, and the fundamentals of District Court practice (both conceptually andspecifically in this jurisdiction); the ability to teach the same to attorneysof their team.· Demonstrated commitmentto and ability to support, maintain and operate within the chain of command forthe District.· Exceptionalorganizational, legal, and administrative skills necessary to handle a highcaseload, and themanagement of a large and diverse team of attorneys and staff.· Ability to obtainclearance to enter detention facilities and other secured areas to visitincarcerated clients.· Active membership in goodstanding in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another state. LIMITATIONS ON SELECTIONTHIS RECRUITEMENT IS FOR CURRENT OPD EMPLOYEES ONLY.

BENEFITS: Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees. Please visit the State of Maryland Employee's page toreview benefit information. This is a promotion opportunity for current MOPD attorneys at Grade 22 orbelow. This would be a lateral transfer for MOPD attorneys currently at Grade 23.Assistant Public Defender, Supervisor: $124,302.00 (Starting at Grade 23:Step 13)FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSHOW TO APPLYIF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION ANDUPLOAD THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN ONE PDF ATTACHMENT THROUGH THE RESUMETAB OF THE MARYLAND STATE GOVERNMENT JOB OPENINGS: (1) A CURRENT RESUME,(2) A COVER LETTER, (3) A LIST OF FOUR PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES, AND (4)A WRITING SAMPLE NO LONGER THAN FIFTEEN (15) PAGES.INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.SECOND ROUND INTERVIEWS WILL BE IN-PERSON.ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS ARE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AND CANNOT ENGAGE INTHE PRIVATE PRACTICE OF LAW WHILE IN THIS POSITION. MD CODE, CRIMINALPROCEDURE ART., SECTION 16-203(D)(2).AS A STATE AGENCY, THE MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER (MOPD) ISAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MOPD IS COMMITTED TOTHE FULL INCLUSION OF ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERAN STATUS, OR GENETICINFORMATION. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH CLIENTS AND VISITORS ANDPOSSESS THE ABILITY TO COMPLETE TASKS IN A FAST-PACED WORK ENVIRONMENT.APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN VARIOUS POSITIONS AND TRAVEL TO VARIOUSCOURTROOMS, OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS, AND DETENTION FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.MOPD IS FURTHER COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLEACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN EMPLOYMENT, ITSSERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES BY MODIFYING OR ADJUSTING THEJOB APPLICATION PROCESS OR THE JOB OR WORK ENVIRONMENT TO MAKE REASONABLEACCOMMODATIONS TO THE KNOWN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE TO ENABLE THE APPLICANTOR EMPLOYEE BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION THEY DESIRE; TO PERFORM THEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION IN QUESTION; OR TO ENJOY EQUAL BENEFITS ANDPRIVILEGES OF EMPLOYMENT AS ARE ENJOYED BY OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED EMPLOYEESWITHOUT DISABILITIES, UNLESS THE ACCOMMODATION IMPOSES AN UNDUEHARDSHIP.APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO OPERATE A COMPUTER AND OTHER OFFICE EQUIPMENT.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE: ACCESS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE OR BE ABLE TO NAVIGATEPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. IF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IS NEEDED, PLEASECONTACT TAWANDA JACKSON, HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR, AT 410-767-8503OR TAWANDAL.JACKSON@MARYLAND.GOV.DepartmentOPD District Operations Date Opened 9/29/2026 11:59:00 PMFiling Deadline 10/13/2026 11:59:00 PMSalary Assistant Public Defender, Supervisor: $124,302.00 (Starting at Grade 23: Step 13)Employment Type Full-TimeHR Analyst Angela Stokes Work Location Montgomery