Assistant State's Attorney - Firearm & Drug Trafficking Unit

Stattorney; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Stattorney in Baltimore, MD seeks a seasoned Assistant State's Attorney to join the Firearm & Drug Trafficking Unit. This is a lateral transfer requiring strong legal research, trial experience, and the ability to manage a high-volume docket.

Candidates will draft legal documents, interview witnesses, and coordinate with multiple agencies. Starting salary is $81,097+ with commensurate experience and background checks required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Maryland.
• Circuit Court Trial experience required.
• Background check incl. fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume court docket with varied cases.
• Interview witnesses and research applicable case law and codes.
• Draft briefs, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Coordinate with City and State agencies to aid victims.
• Prosecute and develop strategies for firearm and drug trafficking cases.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Legal research

Court procedures

Interview witnesses

Drafting legal documents

PC/Legal software

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Maryland Bar admission

Tools

Case management software

Legal research databases

Job description

Assistant State's Attorney - Firearm & Drug Trafficking Unit

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, to research relevant case law and codes for applicability to case, to determine appropriate sentence recommendations and guidelines, and to 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; and,
• Performs related work as required.

Salary range

$81,097+

Responsibilities

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.

Position requirements

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.

Benefits package

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

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