Assistant State’s Attorney - Gun Violence Enforcement Division

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

Job summary

Stattorney in Baltimore is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Gun Violence Enforcement Division. The position involves prosecuting non-fatal shooting and firearm cases with a salary range starting at $81,097 plus commensurate with experience.

The role requires organizing and leading trial preparation, interviewing victims and witnesses, and collaborating closely with BPD officers. A minimum of three years of prosecutorial experience is required, with strong independent work capability

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of prosecutorial experience
• Demonstrated interest and background in prosecuting crimes of violence preferred
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work independently and prior jury trial experience to verdict required

Responsibilities

• Developing strategies and theories for effective case prosecution
• Identifying legal issues; researching relevant case law and statutes
• Handling pre-trial motions and all aspects of trial preparation and execution
• Interviewing victims and witnesses
• Regular collaboration with BPD officers
• Drafting and preparation of briefs, motions, subpoenas, and legal memoranda
• Performance of related work as required

Skills

Prosecutorial experience

Jury trial experience

Organized

Team player

Job description

Assistant State’s Attorney - Gun Violence Enforcement Division

GVED ASAs handle prosecution of all aspects of non-fatal shooting and firearm cases.

Salary range

$81,097+

Responsibilities

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Developing strategies and theories for effective case prosecution


• Identifying legal issues; researching relevant case law and statutes for applicability to varying raised legal issues


• Handling pre-trial motions and all aspects of trial preparation and execution


• Interviewing victims and witnesses


• Regular collaboration with BPD officers


• Drafting and preparation of a variety of legal documents, including, but not limited to, briefs, motions, subpoenas, and legal memoranda


• Performance of related work as required

Position requirements

Requirements: The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a team player, and possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment. Demonstrated interest and background in prosecuting crimes of violence are strongly preferred. The ability to work independently and prior jury trial experience to verdict are required. Applicants must possess at least three (3) years of prosecutorial experience.

Benefits package

Salary: $81,097+commensurate with experience, in addition to a competitive benefits package.

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