The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking a Public Defender to lead the Department.

The Public Defender must be a visionary and strategic leader with a demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. Candidates should have strong administrative skills suitable to a complex organization that values employees’ professional judgment and their active engagement in the development and implementation of policy. The Public Defender must be able to advocate effectively on behalf of the department within a complex political system while protecting the independence essential to quality public defense. Candidates should have an in-depth understanding of the public policy areas that connect with public defense, a demonstrated commitment to reforms in systemic change, and competency working with communities of color and other impacted communities.

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