Panel Attorney

Parental Defense OPD; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Barmont is seeking a conflict attorney to represent parents whose children are taken by the government due to allegations of abuse, neglect, or incapacity from mental disorder.

You will receive training on caselaw, statutes, and rules from the Office of the Public Defender Parental Defense Division, access to experts, sample pleadings, and experience in a key area of family law involving the Constitutional Right to Parent.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in good standing.
• Strong interest in family law and constitutional law.
• Commitment to representing parents accused of abuse or neglect.
• Willingness to learn and engage in tenacious advocacy as a conflict attorney.

Responsibilities

• Represent parents in legal matters related to abuse/neglect allegations.
• Work as conflict attorney within the Parental Defense Division, utilizing available experts and resources.

Skills

Licensed to practice law

Family law interest

Constitutional law interest

Advocacy/tenacity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Represent parents whose children are taken by the government due to allegations of abuse, neglect or inability due to mental disorder. Obtain training on caselaw, statutes and rules from the Office of the Public Defender Parental Defense Division, access to experts, sample pleadings, and obtain experience in a key area of family law involving the Constitutional Right to Parent.

Licensed to practice law, interest in family and constitutional law, commitment to representing parents accused of abuse or neglect, willingness to learn and engage in tenacious advocacy as a conflict attorney, representing clients for an hourly rate, providing one's own office, supplies and equipment.