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 […]

Assistant Public Defender II & III: Circuit Court Collateral Unit, Baltimore City (District I)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) seeks an experienced and impassioned advocate to serve in the Circuit Court Collateral Unit in Baltimore City, Maryland. This position requires exceptional advocacy skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to […]

Assistant Public Defender II & III: Frederick and Washington Counties

Overview of the Position: The positions require exceptional trial skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active felony caseload. Attorneys work in conjunction with social workers, investigators, experts, and core staff in a […]

Assistant Public Defender: Appellate Division (Multiple Openings)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks dynamic, dedicated, and client-centered advocates to serve as attorneys in its Appellate Division. MOPD is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages people historically underrepresented in the practice […]

Assistant Public Defender: Forensic Science Litigation Support Attorney

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender seeks a zealous, client-centered attorney to serve as a Forensic Science Litigation Support Attorney. The Forensics Division of the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is a state-wide specialized division that provides […]

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 […]

Assistant Public Defender: Parental Defense Division (Baltimore City)

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 […]

Behavioral Health Services for Noncitizens – Maryland specific

Maryland specific health services – free or sliding scale

Chief Attorney, Juvenile Division: District I (Baltimore City)

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (OPD) seeks a demonstrated leader and tenacious litigator to serve as the Chief Attorney of the Juvenile Division for District I (Baltimore City).  We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and […]

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 […]

Contractual Assistant Public Defenders: Better Together Early Family Advocacy Program

The Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD), Parental Defense Division (PDD), is seeking (2) attorneys to serve as essential team members in the Better Together Early Family Advocacy Program. This is a federal grant-funded project to assist families who […]

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 […]

Deputy District Public Defender: District XII (Allegany & Garrett 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 Western Maryland (District XII). The District XII office is comprised of Allegany and Garrett Counties. Both […]

DIRECTOR FOR THE MONTGOMERY AND PRINCE GEORGE COUNTIES OFFICE

The Montgomery/Prince George’s County Office is an esteemed team of legal professionals and activists who are dedicated to fighting for the rights of the marginalized individuals in the community. The team employs a multifaceted approach to their work, which includes […]

Director of Recruitment

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION The Director of Attorney Recruitment spearheads all Agency efforts to recruit and hire dedicated, talented, and mission-driven attorneys. Working collaboratively with leaders across the state and members of the Senior Management Team, this position serves in […]

Director of Training

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION The Training Division Director leads, designs, implements, and oversees comprehensive training and professional development programs for attorneys, core staff, and leadership within the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. This role ensures that all staff are […]