, Assistant State’s Attorney - General Felony 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 applicants who have graduated from an accredited law school and are admitted to practice in Maryland. Candidates will handle a high volume court docket, develop prosecution strategies, gather witness information, and draft legal documents.

With a starting salary of $81,097+, this position requires a commitment to legal principles and working in a conventional office environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Maryland with Circuit Court Trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume court docket for various cases.
• Gather information from victims and witnesses.
• Research applicable case law and codes.
• Develop prosecution strategies and theories.
• Draft legal documents such as briefs and motions.
• Coordinate case efforts with relevant agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of law principles

Skill in legal software

Ability to handle court dockets

Interviewing skills

Drafting legal documents

Coordinating with agencies

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Maryland

Job description

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

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

Qualifications

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

Compensation

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