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Assistant Public Defender: Parental Defense Division
Expires: 2024-11-17
Organization
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Job Status
Full Time
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Requirements
Core Competencies and Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to serving communities who have been marginalized.
- Clear dedication to upending systemic racism, prejudice, and unfairness.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to use technology in order to telework and participate in virtual court hearings as necessary.
- Strong organizational, legal, and administrative skills necessary to handle a high caseload with short deadlines.
- Prior experience in litigation including, CINA/TPR, Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, or Family Law (experience may include internships, law school clinical programs, or any other relevant experience).
- Strong communication and client advocacy skills.
- Active membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another state is required. Attorneys barred in another state must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of their start date.