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Mental Health Attorney
Chestertown, MD Contact Us Privacy Toll Free **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Salary: $86,762.00 - $145,151.00/year Job Title: Mental Health Attorney: Statewide Experience: None required, experience as a practicing attorney preferred Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Office of the Public Defender Location: Various counties in Maryland Introduction: The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking a dedicated and passionate attorney to join our team as an Assistant Public Defender in the Mental Health Division. This division protects and defends the rights of indigent individuals with mental illness in administrative hearings and civil proceedings in District and Circuit Courts. As an Assistant Public Defender in the Mental Health Division, you will have the opportunity to represent clients in various legal proceedings across the state, including involuntary commitment and release hearings before administrative law judges, appeals of administrative decisions, and release and involuntary outpatient treatment hearings before judges and juries. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. Job Title: Mental Health Attorney: Statewide Experience: None required, experience as a practicing attorney preferred Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $86,762.00 - $145,151.00/year Department: Office of the Public Defender Location: Various counties in Maryland Responsibilities: - Provide zealous representation for clients with mental illness at all stages of the legal process - Manage an active caseload of administrative, appellate, and district and circuit court hearings independently and effectively - Communicate effectively with clients, family members, medical professionals, and other parties involved in the legal proceedings - Continuously seek professional development through training and education - Other duties as assigned by the State Public Defender Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law - Admission to practice law in the State of Maryland - Strong advocacy skills and prior litigation experience, including jury trial experience - Familiarity with mental health issues and the DSMV - Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment - Active membership in good standing with the State of Maryland Bar or Bar of another state (or plans to take the bar exam in July 2024) Benefits: - Competitive salary based on experience - Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement savings and life insurance options - Generous leave policies, including personal, sick, annual, and parental leave Instructions for Application: - Fill out the application and submit the following items in one PDF attachment through the Maryland State Government Job Openings Page Resume Tab: (1) current resume, (2) cover letter, (3) list of four professional references, (4) writing sample, and (5) transcript (if graduated from law school within the past 3 years) - Incomplete applications will not be considered - Assistant Public Defenders are full-time employees and cannot engage in the private practice of law while in this position Equal Opportunity Employer: The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fully including all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups in law practice to apply. Reasonable Accommodations: We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment and our services, programs, and activities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Supervisor at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Conclusion: Join our team at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and help us fight for justice, fairness, and dignity for all individuals. We are dedicated to providing quality legal representation and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. |
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