Mental Health Court Prosecutor

Stattorney; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Circuit Court Mental Health Court (CCMHC) seeks an Assistant State’s Attorney to join its dedicated team addressing defendants with mental illness. The role focuses on public safety, treatment, accountability, and long-term stability within a multidisciplinary court.

Responsibilities include representing the State in probation matters, litigating competency issues, NCR pleas, and hospital releases hearings, while collaborating with clinicians and staff.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Maryland admission to practice.
• Significant felony trial experience.
• Adept in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law and Procedure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong legal analysis and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals in a professional setting.
• Commitment to restorative justice and problem-solving court principles.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State in the CCMHC probation docket.
• Monitor and litigate competency matters.
• Handle Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) pleas and assist in NCR trials.
• Represent the State in hospital releases hearings through the Office of Administrative Hearings or by jury trials.
• Support other ASAs and staff on mental‑health‑related legal issues.
• Provide updates and communication to victims.
• Collaborate with Maryland Department of Health clinicians.
• Participate in legislative matters related to mental health policy.

Skills

Felony trial experience

Constitutional Law

Criminal Law and Procedure

Legal analysis

Verbal and written communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Restorative justice principles

Diversity and professional judgment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Maryland bar admission

Job description

The Circuit Court Mental Health Court (CCMHC) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA)to join its specialized problem‑solving court team. CCMHC addresses the complex challenges presented by defendants living with mental illness and operates with a multidisciplinary group that includes the presiding Judge, ASA, Assistant Public Defender (APD), Court Clinician, Probation Agents, and a Court Coordinator.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring public safety while supporting initiatives that prioritize treatment, accountability, and long‑term stability for justice‑involved individuals with mental health needs.

Salary range

$81,097-$129,584

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITES

• Represent the State in the CCMHC probation docket;
• Monitor and litigate competency matters;
• Handle Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) pleas and assist in NCR trials;
• Represent the State in hospital releases hearings through the Office of Administrative Hearings or by jury trials;
• Support other ASAs and staff on mental‑health‑related legal and procedural issues;
• Provide updates and communication to victims;
• Meet and collaborate with Maryland Department of Health clinicians, including doctors, psychologists, and social workers;
• Participate in legislative matters related to mental health and justice‑system policy.

Position requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Maryland;
• Significant felony trial experience;
• Adept in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law and Procedure;
• Strong legal analysis, decision‑making ability, and professional judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong motivational, interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and resolve issues professionally.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary settings
• Commitment to restorative justice and problem-solving court principles
• Prior MHC or problem-solving court experience preferred

Benefits package

Compensation: Starting salary is $81,097-$129,584 commensurate with experience. Compensation also includes competitive benefits package.

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