Assistant State's Attorney (Ongoing Recruitment)

Wicomico County; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney to prosecute criminal cases in Salisbury, Maryland. The role involves advising police agencies, managing and supervising programs such as the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network and opioid/drug task forces to improve public safety and criminal justice outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and Maryland state bar license, with thorough knowledge of Maryland law and related federal

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Maryland laws and related Federal statutes.
• Ability to present complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle trial litigation.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with court officials, the legal community and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County.
• Advise and support police agencies in investigations and prosecutions.
• Manage and supervise special programs such as Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network and Drug Task Forces.

Skills

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Trial litigation

Relationship building

Maryland law & Federal statutes

Education

Juris Doctorate

Maryland Bar License

Tools

None

Job description

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ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS.

Assistant State's Attorney (Ongoing Recruitment)

The Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County is looking to hire an Assistant State’s Attorney to prosecute criminal cases. In addition to prosecuting cases, the ideal candidate should be experienced in advising and supporting police agencies, managing and supervising special programs, for example: Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network, Child Advocacy, Opioid Task Force and Drug Task Force Operations.

The Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County is located in Salisbury, Maryland, and employs approximately eighteen prosecutors. Employment includes a comprehensive benefits package from Wicomico County.

Qualifications

State of Maryland License to practice Law Required. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Comprehensive knowledge of Maryland laws and related Federal statutes. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research. Thorough knowledge of legal office procedures and practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, the legal community and the general public. Ability to present complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle trial litigation. Prior experience as an Assistant State’s Attorney is preferred but not required. Must pass background check and drug testing.