Conviction Integrity Unit CIP Prosecutor

Stattorney; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Stattorney is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Conviction Integrity Unit CIP Prosecutor role at 120 E. Baltimore Street. The CIU handles a broad range of post-trial matters including probation violations, expungements, Gibson hearings, and writs of actual innocence.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with a salary range of $83,530 to $133,471. Maryland licensed attorneys with JD are preferred, and experience with felony jury trials is valued.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a juris doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Maryland.
• Prior felony criminal jury trial experience is preferred.
• Ideal candidate will be highly organized, a team player and capable of working independently in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle certain post-trial matters on collateral dockets for all thirty-five circuit court judges.
• Identify and obtain relevant materials to handle collateral cases.
• Contact victims and witnesses as needed.
• Attend CIU staff meetings.
• Conduct legal research.

Skills

Highly organized

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Conviction Integrity Unit CIP Prosecutor

The Office is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney to work in the Conviction Integrity Unit at 120 E. Baltimore Street. The Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) is comprised of sub-units including a Conviction Integrity Program (CIP) sub-unit.

Salary range

$83,530 - $133,471

Responsibilities

Job Description: The objective of the CIU is to handle a vast range of post-trial matters including, but not limited to, violations of probation, expungements, Gibson hearings, petitions for writ of actual innocence, and other post-trial matters. This position is non-supervisory. Required duties will include, but are not limited to:

• preparing and handling certain post-trial matters on the collateral dockets of all thirty-five circuit court judges
• identifying and obtaining relevant materials to handle collateral cases
• contacting victims and witnesses as needed
• attending regular CIU staff meetings
• conducting legal research

Position requirements

Requirements:Candidate must possess a juris doctor degree and be currently 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 independently in a high-pressure environment. Prior felony criminal jury trial experience is preferred.

This is a full-time hybrid position. This position is a 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. The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check before starting employment.

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