District Public Defender: Prince George's County (District V)

Position Description

Overview of the Position

The District Public Defender for District V is responsible for ensuring the highest standard of client representation, supervision of personnel, and operations of Prince George’s County office. The District Public Defender uses their strong leadership and supervision skills to cultivate and sustain a culture of excellence, respect, and positivity while simultaneously ensuring the efficient day-to-day operations of the office.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Effectively leads the District V management team to ensure quality representation of OPD clients and the professional growth of all District V employees.
• Represents the office at stakeholder meetings and community events to enhance the District Five’s community profile.
• Prepares, interprets, and directs the office’s procedures, policies, practices, and personnel decisions.
• Ensures accountability, resourcefulness, and excellence through regular observation and evaluation.
• Handles administrative matters including but not limited to managing conflict cases.
• Develop strategies for advancing litigation, collaboration, advocacy and holistic representation.
• Works collaboratively with the District V Leadership Team and OPD Administration to determine communications strategy, including ongoing evaluation and improvement of supporting technology/infrastructure.
• Supports and provides leadership to staff through effective resource planning, work assignments, information exchange, and goal setting.
• Serve as a mentor, coach, and visible, approachable sounding board and resource to District V team members.
• Actively consults with attorneys on case preparation and trial strategy.
• Cultivates excellence and professional development amongst attorneys and staff, including providing regular in-house training programs, and working with the Training Division and other Statewide Divisions to develop training programs.
• Collaborates with leaders across OPD and Administration.
• Performs other duties as determined by the Public Defender.