Assistant State's Attorney I

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

Job summary

Harford County MD is seeking an Assistant State's Attorney for the District Court Division. This full-time role involves investigation, preparation, and prosecution of criminal cases under the supervision of the State's Attorney.

Entry-level candidates must graduate from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Maryland Bar, with authorization to practice before the Court of Appeals of Maryland. Responsibilities include screening cases, interviewing victims and witnesses, and handling

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

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.