What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (DISTRICT V) position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Overview
Position Description:
The position requires exceptional trial skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active felony caseload. Prince George’s County attorneys practice vertical representation, in which an attorney who is initially assigned to a client continuously represents that client until the case is completed. Attorneys work in conjunction with social workers, investigators, experts, and core staff in a team-oriented environment. Attorneys must be able to balance a client-centered approach to representation with advocacy to address systemic inequity and the collateral consequences that lead to deeper system involvement. Prince George’s County boasts a very vibrant and exciting variety of case types. This position also presents opportunities for attorneys to participate in community events to promote the mission of MOPD while ensuring that our clients’ voices are amplified even outside of the courtrooms. Attorneys should be available to start within one month after receiving an offer.
Duties And Responsibilities
Position Description:
The position requires exceptional trial skills, innovative thinking, investigative skills, and the ability to work independently in managing an active felony caseload. Prince George’s County attorneys practice vertical representation, in which an attorney who is initially assigned to a client continuously represents that client until the case is completed. Attorneys work in conjunction with social workers, investigators, experts, and core staff in a team-oriented environment. Attorneys must be able to balance a client-centered approach to representation with advocacy to address systemic inequity and the collateral consequences that lead to deeper system involvement. Prince George’s County boasts a very vibrant and exciting variety of case types. This position also presents opportunities for attorneys to participate in community events to promote the mission of MOPD while ensuring that our clients’ voices are amplified even outside of the courtrooms. Attorneys should be available to start within one month after receiving an offer.
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, court decisions, and case precedents in preparation for trial and to determine/anticipate legal problems and propose resolutions.
- Drafts and prepares reports, memoranda in opposition, briefs, motions, and correspondence for clients.
- Effectively and compassionately communicate with clients, team members, colleagues, and service providers 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 cases favorably 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.