Assistant State's Attorney I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Harford County Office of the State's Attorney in Bel Air, MD is seeking an entry-level Assistant State's Attorney I for a full-time role. You will help investigate, prepare, and prosecute criminal cases in the District Court, under the supervision of the State's Attorney.

This position emphasizes preparation and courtroom advocacy in misdemeanor cases. Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school and Maryland Bar admission as of the date of application.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar as of the date of application.

Responsibilities

• Screening and preparing cases for trial in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County.
• Litigating those cases and handling pre-trial motions hearings, bail review hearings, and post-verdict hearings.
• Contacting, interviewing, and preparing victims and witnesses for all court appearances.
• Drafting pleadings related to the prosecution of cases.

Education

Graduated from an accredited law school

Job description

Assistant State's Attorney I# Harford County Careers## Assistant State's Attorney IApply: Bel Air, MD: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR000451Job 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 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.### Join our team of professionals serving the citizens of Harford County, MD!