Mental Health Court Prosecutor - Problem-Solving Justice

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

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.