Deputy District Public Defender: District XI (Frederick & Washington Counties)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks a demonstrated leader and zealous litigator to serve as the Deputy District Public Defender for District XI (Frederick and Washington Counties). District 11 is a busy rural public defender office with […]

Social Worker Supervisors Meetup: Discussion on Performance Standards and More

This month’s Supervisor’s Discussion will carry forward the conversation of establishing performance standards, growing in the practice, systems of accountability with supervises, and how to track caseloads and the work that is happening on cases.

Supervising Assistant Public Defender – Athens Co.

You will supervise Assistant Public Defenders, maintain a complex caseload, and serve as a mission-driven member of the Athens County leadership team reporting to the Athens County Office Director. The Athens County Office provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot […]

Resource Counselor (Deputy General Counsel)

WHAT YOU WILL DO   ​​This Resource Counsel will work as part of a collaborative team, and in conjunction with CAP and the public defense community, to develop qualification, performance, and training standards for attorneys and core staff who provide public defense […]

Deputy Defender

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCASE MANAGEMENT Review transcripts and records from circuit court and parole board proceedings.Identify and research potential legal issues for appeal.Write and file motions, briefs, and petitions.Present oral argument before the state appellate courts.Maintain acceptable work production levels.  COMMUNICATION […]

Senior Assistant Public Defender / Senior Trial Attorney – Prince William, VA

Juris Doctor (J.D) and Virginia State Bar admission or eligibility for admission by waiver, extensive criminal litigation experience (including jury trial experience as lead counsel), comprehensive knowledge of Virginia Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and the Standards of Practice for Indigent […]

Attorney – Assistant Public Defender II /Senior Assistant Public Defender – Chesterfield, VA

Minimum Qualifications To qualify for the Senior Assistant Public Defender position, Virginia State Bar admission or eligibility for admission by waiver is required. Applicants must be effective and persuasive advocates with extensive knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence. […]

Supervising Attorney, Housing-Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn) #24-31

Job Title Supervising Attorney, Housing-Related Government Benefits (Brooklyn) Job Description The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice is seeking experienced and talented lawyers with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy to join a dedicated team of managers, staff […]

Chief of Labor and Employment

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks an experienced labor attorney to join our team as the Chief of Labor and Employment (CLE).  The CLE manages the employees in the Labor and Employment division.  The CLE works closely […]

Coordinating Attorney

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: ·         Carries felony-level caseload in County Court, counseling clients and representing them at court appearances, performing all necessary motion work, conducting preliminary hearings, engaging in plea negotiations, preparing for trial, and conducting jury trials; ·         Oversees Assistant […]