Assistant State's Attorney I

HCG Harford County, Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

HCG Harford County, Maryland, seeks an Assistant State's Attorney for the District Court Division in Harford County. This full-time role focuses on investigation, case preparation, and prosecution of criminal matters under the supervision of the State's Attorney.

Salary of $77,826 annually plus benefits. Entry-level, with responsibilities spanning screening cases, trial preparation, and handling hearings; requires Maryland Bar admission and graduation from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar as of the date of application.
• Authorized to practice before the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
• Entry level position in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County.

Responsibilities

• Screen and prepare cases for trial and litigate them, primarily in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County.
• Contact, interview, and prepare victims and witnesses for all court appearances.
• Handle pre-trial motions hearings, bail review hearings, and post-verdict hearings; draft all pleadings related to prosecution of cases.

Skills

Litigation

Case preparation

Victim/Witness interview

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This is a full-time position in the Office of the State's Attorney, District Court Division. The position entails the investigation, preparation, and prosecution of criminal cases in Harford County. The Assistant State's Attorney will be under the supervision of the State's Attorney and will serve at the pleasure of the State's Attorney.

Job Description:

Salary - $77,826 Annually plus Benefits

Examples of Duties

This is an entry level position. The position will require the screening and preparing of cases for trial, as well as the litigation of those cases, primarily in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County. Typical cases will be misdemeanor crimes charged in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County. Contacting, interviewing, and preparing victims and witnesses for all court appearances is required. The position requires handling pre-trial motions hearings, bail review hearings, post-verdict hearings, as well as drafting all pleadings related to the prosecution of cases.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Maryland Bar as of the date of application, and be authorized to practice law before the Court of Appeals of Maryland.

Notes

Please include date of admission to practice in State of Maryland on application.