Assistant State's Attorney I

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

Job summary

The Office of the State's Attorney, District Court Division in Harford County, Maryland, seeks an entry-level Assistant State's Attorney for full-time service. The role involves screening, preparing, and prosecuting criminal cases in the District Court, primarily misdemeanors, with responsibilities including victim and witness preparation and trial readiness.

Minimum qualifications: a law degree from an accredited law school, admission to the Maryland Bar as of application, and authorization to

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar as of the date of application.
• Authorized to practice law before the Court of Appeals of Maryland.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation

Case prep

Witness interviewing

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

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 BenefitsExamples of DutiesThis 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 RequirementsCandidates 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.NotesPlease include date of admission to practice in State of Maryland on application.