Assistant State's Attorneys - Entry Level

The Office Of The State's Attorney; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Deferred compensation

Life insurance

10+ paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

Retirement system enrollment

Job summary

The Office Of The State's Attorney in Baltimore, MD, is seeking entry-level Assistant State's Attorneys to handle case preparation for criminal and traffic dockets. Training occurs in district court with classroom and hands-on docket experiences. Public safety and fair outcomes are central to the role.

Candidates must hold a JD and be licensed to practice law in Maryland. This full-time, government position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for loan forgiveness under

Qualifications

• Must possess a juris doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Maryland.
• Highly organized, a team player and able to work in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and handle trials, including discovery, witness prep and court readiness.
• Conduct direct and cross examinations, argue motions, and present openings and closings.
• Represent the State at hearings and trial progress through the court system.

Skills

Public service

Team player

Organized

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Assistant State's Attorneys - Entry Level

Job Description: Entry-level prosecutors may be assigned all aspects of case preparation for incarcerable traffic dockets and criminal dockets. While in District Court, prosecutors are trained via classroom-style training as well as hands-on by calling dockets. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to serving the public and maintaining public safety through reaching fair and just outcomes in all cases. These positions are non-supervisory.

Salary range

$81,097+

Responsibilities

Typical required duties and skills learned will include all aspects of preparing for and handling trials, including:

• Discovery preparation and compliance
• Witness and victim interviewing, preparation, managing court attendance
• Working with police and expert witnesses in interviewing and preparation, directing further investigation of cases, reviewing body-worn camera
• Reviewing cases for viability and sentencing recommendations
• Reviewing and obtaining evidence from BPD for trial
• Handling pre-trial motions including, but not limited to: 4th Amendment, 5th Amendment, Brady
• Conducting direct and cross examinations, opening and closing statements, lodging timely and appropriate trial objections
• Following criminal procedures issued by the Court
• Engaging in case reviews with trainers, peers and supervisory staff
• Attending office-wide trainings and presentations, researching relevant case law, preparing written memoranda
• Representing the State at all points of case progress through the court system, including hearings, pre-trial motions, bench trials, post-trial motions

Position requirements

Requirements: Candidate must possess a juris doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a team player and possess the ability to work in a high pressure environment.

This is a full-time, local government public service position which may qualify for Federal Student Aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Benefits package

Comprehensive benefits package: full range of health insurance provider options, vision insurance, dental insurance, deferred compensation option, life insurance, 10+ paid holidays per year, vacation leave, sick leave, and personal leave. Newly hired candidates are automatically enrolled in the City of Baltimore Employee Retirement Pension System.The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check before starting employment.

The selected candidates will be required to submit to criminal background checks before starting employment.