Assistant State’s Attorney Gun Violence Enforcement Division, Deputy Division Chief

Stattorney; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stattorney in Maryland seeks a Deputy Division Chief for the Gun Violence Enforcement Division to oversee complex gun-violence prosecutions and mentor attorneys. The role involves guiding charging decisions, supervising staff, and collaborating with local and federal partners to advance high-impact cases.

The Deputy Division Chief will draft legal documents, conduct trainings, and assist in investigations, with on-call duties outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in case preparation, appearances before the Grand Jury, discovery, pleas and criminal jury trials.
• Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with attorneys, victims, witnesses, and law enforcement.
• Superior oral and written advocacy skills with good judgment and critical thinking in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an assistant to the Division Chief in executing duties.
• Mentor and train GVED ASAs and support staff.
• Co-chair cases with ASAs when appropriate; supervise courtroom observations.
• Guide attorneys in charging decisions, court procedures, case law, statutes and sentencing guidelines.
• Draft briefs, motions and legal memoranda; prepare various legal documents.
• Assist law enforcement in investigations, including warrant reviews and case enhancement.
• Review law enforcement case presentations for arrest warrants and charging decisions.
• Conduct unit trainings and perform other duties as required.
• On-call responsibilities outside normal work hours.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Criminal investigations

Oral & written advocacy

Relationship building

Job description

Assistant State’s Attorney Gun Violence Enforcement Division, Deputy Division Chief

The Office seeks an applicant to serve as a Deputy Division Chief in the Gun Violence Enforcement Division (“GVED”). GVED prosecutors are responsible for investigating and prosecuting non-fatal shootings; complex, multi-defendant cases involving gun violence; and mastering all relevant gun enforcement laws. GVED prosecutors work closely with local and federal law enforcement partners, including BPD, ATF, and FBI.

Salary range

Commensurate with experience + comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Deputy Division Chief:

Serve as an assistant to the Division Chief in the execution of his/her duties;

Serve as a mentor and trainer to all GVED Assistant State’s Attorneys (ASAs) and support staff;

Co-chair cases with ASAs when appropriate;

Assist the Division Chief conducting courtroom observations of attorneys;

Guide attorneys in the principles and practices of law, including charging decisions, court procedures, case law and statutes, sentencing guidelines, and trial strategies;

Draft and prepare a variety of legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, motions and legal memoranda;

Assist Law Enforcement counterparts in their investigations, including search warrant reviews and case enhancement;

Review Law Enforcement case presentations for arrest warrant approval and charging decisions;

Conduct unit trainings and,

Perform other duties as required.

*On-call responsibilities outside of normal work hours will be required.

Position requirements

experience in case preparation, appearances before the Grand Jury, discovery, pleas and criminal jury trials. Applicants must demonstrate experience with criminal investigations and prosecutions, a passion for trial work, superior oral and written advocacy skills, good judgment, ability to think critically, and the ability to function in a demanding work environment. Applicants must demonstratestrong abilities to build and maintain relationships with attorneys, victims, witnesses, and law enforcement.

Benefits package

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