Assistant State's Attorney - Economic Crimes

The Office Of The State's Attorney; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Office Of The State's Attorney in Baltimore seeks an Assistant State's Attorney for Economic Crimes. The role requires a Juris Doctor and Maryland bar admission, strong trial experience, and the ability to investigate complex financial cases.

You will draft legal documents, coordinate with agencies, engage with community initiatives, and handle related tasks. Salary starts at $81,097 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and Maryland bar admission are required.
• Prior prosecution jury trial experience is required.
• Ideal candidate will work independently and be highly organized.
• Understanding business accounting practices is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparation of a variety of legal documents, including, but not limited to, briefs, motions and legal memoranda, subpoenas.
• Coordination with other city and state agencies that provide assistance, protection and services to victims and witnesses of elder financial abuse and/or vulnerable person financial abuse.
• Participation in community engagement initiatives; and,
• Performance of related work as required.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Legal research

Computers / software proficiency

Investigative / analytical ability

Interviewing victims / witnesses

Education

Juris Doctor

Maryland bar admission

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Assistant State's Attorney - Economic Crimes

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of law, including court procedures and legal research methods and sources;
• Skill in using a personal computer and commonly utilized business and legal software in the performance of duties;
• Ability to investigate and handle a variety of complex cases effectively; building the case using circumstantial evidence and application of best business practices and assessing of fiduciary liability.
• Ability to interview victims and witnesses to gather information, research relevant case law and codes for applicability to varying legal issues, determine appropriate sentence recommendations and guidelines, and to develop strategies and theories for effective case prosecution;

Salary range

$81,097+

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparation of a variety of legal documents, including, but not limited to, briefs, motions and legal memoranda, subpoenas;
• Coordination with other city and state agencies that provide assistance, protection and services to victims and witnesses of elder financial abuse and/or vulnerable person financial abuse;
• Participation in community engagement initiatives; and,
• Performance of related work as required.

Position requirements

Qualifications:Juris Doctor and Maryland bar admission is required. Prior prosecution jury trial experience is required. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to work independently and will be highly organized. Understanding business accounting practices is preferred but not required.

Benefits package

Salary:$81,097+ (commensurate with experience) comprehensive benefits package.

The selected candidates will be required to submit to criminal background checks before starting employment.