Paralegal

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington (FPD) is hiring a full-time criminal defense paralegal to specialize in case management, including proofreading, formatting, and filing documents, while supporting attorneys and clients at all stages of a case. […]

Assistant Public Defender: Parental Defense Division

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks a zealous and dedicated advocate to serve as an Assistant Public Defender in our Parental Defense Division (PDD). The Parental Defense Division protects and advances the rights of parents and/or legal […]

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 […]

Assistant Public Defender I: 3L Hiring For 2024

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) will be extending a limited number of offers to current third-year law students to join MOPD in trial attorney positions upon admission to the Maryland Bar. MOPD seeks dynamic, dedicated, and client-centered […]

MEJC Director of Systemic Reform

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks a licensed attorney with program management experience to join our team as the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) Director of Systemic Reform.  The MEJC Director works closely with the Public Defender […]

Assistant Counsel (Appellate Attorney)

The New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (ILS) seeks to hire an Appellate Attorney for the Statewide Appellate Support Center at ILS in Albany, New York. The Appellate Attorney will be part of a team that includes the […]

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 […]

Deputy State Appellate Public Defender (Capital Unit) – Boise, Idaho

SCOPE OF WORK Deputy State Appellate Public Defender in the Capital Litigation Unit participates in a collaborative team representation of capital clients. Each team is composed of a lead attorney, a deputy attorney, fact investigator, mitigation specialist, and an administrative […]