APD: DISTRICT I: BALTIMORE CITY & DISTRICT VIII: BALTIMORE COUNTY

● Demonstrated commitment to serving communities who have been pushed to the margins. ● Clear dedication to upending systemic racism, prejudice, and unfairness in the criminal justice system. ● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences. ● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse, team-oriented environment. ● Exceptional organizational, legal, and administrative skills necessary to handle a high caseload. ● Active membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another state. ● A strong preference for demonstrable experience with indigent defense. ● Judicial law clerks and candidates with demonstrated experience with criminal litigation or trial advocacy strongly preferred. ● Coursework in evidence and criminal procedure preferred for candidates with less than 2 years’ experience. Attorneys barred in another state must become members of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of their start date with MOPD.