EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY: DISTRICT I (BALTIMORE CITY)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Represent clients in all stages of their criminal case including bail hearings, motions hearings, and trial, and post-trial hearings. Ensures clients are consistently heard and respected. Conducts legal research and analysis including changes in laws, legislation, procedural rules, courtdecisions, and case precedents in preparation for trial and to determine/anticipate legal problems andpropose resolutions. Drafts and prepares reports, memoranda in opposition, briefs, motions, and correspondence for clients. Effectively and compassionately communicate with clients, team members, colleagues, and serviceproviders to ensure optimal outcomes for clients. Counsels and advises clients on changes in law, court decisions, and legal issues. Negotiates with prosecutors, judges, and other stakeholders to establish agreements to resolve casesfavorably for the client. Competently, independently, and resourcefully manage a full caseload. Continuously seek professional development by attending various training sessions. Other duties as assigned by the Public Defender. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCORE COMPETENCIES AND

REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated commitment to serving communities who have been pushed to the margins. Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Clear dedication to upending systemic racism, prejudice, and unfairness in the criminal legal 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. Criminal jury trial experience required. Felony (cases involving complex issues and/or where clients arefacing the possibility of a life sentence) jury trial experience is preferred. Active membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or Bar of another state. Attorneys barred in another state must become members of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of their start date with MOPD.BENEFITSSALARY AND BENEFITS:Salary is dependent on experience and salary rules will apply to State of Maryland employees. This would be a lateral transfer for any internal candidates applying. Assistant Public Defender II- starting at $98,840.00 (Grade 21: Step 08) Assistant Public Defender III- starting at $109,794.00 (Grade 22: Step 10) Please visit the State of Maryland Employee’s page to review benefit information. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSHOW TO APPLY:If you wish to be considered, please click here to fill out the application and upload the followingdocuments in one PDF attachment through the Resume Tab of the Maryland State Government JobOpenings: (1) a current resume, (2) a cover letter, (3) a list of four professional references, and (4) awriting sample no longer than fifteen (15) pages. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Assistant Public Defenders are full-time employees and cannot engage in the private practice of law whilein this position. MD Code, Criminal Procedure Art., Section 16-203(d)(2).As a State agency, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equalopportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard torace, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, veteran status, or genetic information. All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to completetasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in various positions and travel tovarious courtrooms, office environments, and detention facilities throughout the state. MOPD is furthercommitted to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilitiesin employment, its services, programs, and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application processor the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employeeto enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essentialfunctions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as areenjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes anundue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have accessto a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor, at 410-767-8503 ortawandal.jackson@maryland.gov. Department Office of the Public Defender Date Opened 11/10/2026 11:59:00 PM Filing Deadline 11/30/2026 11:59:00 PM Salary APD III @ $109,794; APD II @ $98,840 Employment Type Full-Time HR Analyst Angela Stokes Work Location Baltimore City