Deputy Division Chief, Gun Violence Prosecution

Stattorney; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stattorney in Maryland seeks a Deputy Division Chief for the Gun Violence Enforcement Division to oversee complex gun-violence prosecutions and mentor attorneys. The role involves guiding charging decisions, supervising staff, and collaborating with local and federal partners to advance high-impact cases.

The Deputy Division Chief will draft legal documents, conduct trainings, and assist in investigations, with on-call duties outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in case preparation, appearances before the Grand Jury, discovery, pleas and criminal jury trials.
• Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with attorneys, victims, witnesses, and law enforcement.
• Superior oral and written advocacy skills with good judgment and critical thinking in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an assistant to the Division Chief in executing duties.
• Mentor and train GVED ASAs and support staff.
• Co-chair cases with ASAs when appropriate; supervise courtroom observations.
• Guide attorneys in charging decisions, court procedures, case law, statutes and sentencing guidelines.
• Draft briefs, motions and legal memoranda; prepare various legal documents.
• Assist law enforcement in investigations, including warrant reviews and case enhancement.
• Review law enforcement case presentations for arrest warrants and charging decisions.
• Conduct unit trainings and perform other duties as required.
• On-call responsibilities outside normal work hours.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Criminal investigations

Oral & written advocacy

Relationship building

Job description

Stattorney in Maryland seeks a Deputy Division Chief for the Gun Violence Enforcement Division to oversee complex gun-violence prosecutions and mentor attorneys. The role involves guiding charging decisions, supervising staff, and collaborating with local and federal partners to advance high-impact cases.

The Deputy Division Chief will draft legal documents, conduct trainings, and assist in investigations, with on-call duties outside normal hours.