Public Defender Intake Specialist Supervisor - Annapolis, United States - State of Maryland

State of Maryland
State of Maryland
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Annapolis, United States

3 weeks ago

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Introduction:

As a State agency, Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information.


The Office of the Public Defender is seeking applicants with prior lead or supervisory experience, experience working with arrested persons, attorneys, law enforcement and courtroom personnel to fill a full-time Public Defender Intake Specialist Supervisor position in our District - Anne Arundel County office.

The Public Defender Intake Specialist Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing: 1) the intake interview and certification process of clients, including data entry into the case management system, 2) the creation of case files, and 3) certification involving incarcerated individuals.

Significant client contact to provide and gather information will be a requirement in this position as well as data entry of case information.

Travel between the Anne Arundel County offices including the Annapolis and Glen Burnie District Courts and detention facilities may be required.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from the Deputy District Public Defender. Work is performed at local public defender offices, jails, detention centers, prisons and the courts of Maryland.


GRADE:

12


LOCATION OF POSITION:

1700 Margaret Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401


Main Purpose of Job:

This is the supervisory level of intake work responsible for overseeing 1) the intake interview and certification process of clients, including data entry into the case management system; 2) the creation of case files; and 3) certification involving incarcerated individuals.

Employees in this classification are responsible for performing the initial stages of trial preparation, gathering or verifying information for the defense of arrested or accused persons and explaining Public Defender services.

Employees in this classification supervise Public Defender Intake support staff.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
Graduation from an accredit high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.


Experience:
Four years of experience interviewing persons for the purpose of obtaining and verifying background or financial information.


Notes:


DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a law office or court system.

Good organizational and problem solving skills, and the ability to multi-task.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of support staff and client information.

Experience leading or supervising others.


LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION:

This recruitment is limited to current Office of the Public Defender employees only.


LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.


SELECTION PROCESS:


EXAMINATION PROCESS:


BENEFITS:


STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:


Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

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