, Assistant State's Attorney - Firearm & Drug Trafficking Unit

Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,987 - 89,206; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is seeking a lateral attorney to join its prosecutorial team. The role requires strong legal knowledge and experience with court procedures.

You will interview witnesses, research relevant case law and codes, draft briefs and motions, and coordinate with City and State agencies that assist victims and witnesses. The position follows a conventional office schedule in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and Maryland bar admission.
• Pass a criminal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Ability to handle a high-volume court docket.

Responsibilities

• Interview witnesses and research case law to develop prosecution strategies.
• Draft briefs, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Coordinate case work with City and State agencies that assist victims and witnesses.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Work a conventional office-based schedule with minimal physical exertion.

Skills

Legal research

Court procedures

Witness interviewing

Legal software

Education

Md. Bar admission

Tools

Word processing

Job description

This Is a Lateral Position That Requires

• 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 handle a high volume court docket involving a variety of limited and complex cases effectively.
• Ability to interview witnesses to gather information, research relevant case law and codes for applicability to case, determine appropriate sentence recommendations and guidelines, and develop strategies and theories for effective case prosecution.
• Drafts and prepares a variety of legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, motions and legal memoranda.
• Coordinates case work efforts with other City and State agencies that provide assistance, protection and services to victims and witnesses.
• Performs related work as required.

Employees in this class, in most cases, work a conventional workweek. Work is primarily performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. The work requires minimal physical exertion.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in the State of Maryland with Circuit Court Trial experience. The applicant is required to pass a criminal background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.

Compensation

Starting salary is $81,097+, commensurate with experience.