Post-Conviction Prosecution Attorney

State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County seeks an experienced attorney to lead post-conviction and post-sentencing matters within the Post Trial Procedures Unit in Maryland. The role focuses on defending the integrity of convictions and ensuring lawful sentences, while safeguarding victims and public safety.

The attorney will review petitions, respond to post-conviction motions, conduct complex legal research, and represent the State at hearings, maintaining stringent case-management

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of criminal litigation experience, with felony prosecution experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Maryland Criminal Law, the Maryland Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Maryland Rules of Evidence, constitutional law, and post-conviction procedures.
• Experience reviewing trial records, legal pleadings, and complex criminal case files to evaluate post-conviction and sentencing issues.
• Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, and persuasive legal writing skills.
• Ability to independently manage post-conviction litigation while exercising sound legal judgment and prosecutorial discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with trial prosecutors, defense counsel, the judiciary, the Department of Parole and Probation, and other criminal justice partners.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing post-conviction petitions, motions for new trial, motions to reopen post-conviction proceedings, and other collateral attacks on criminal convictions.
• Responding to motions to correct an illegal sentence, motions for reconsideration or modification of sentence, and other post-sentencing requests.
• Reviewing trial records, transcripts, pleadings, exhibits, and applicable case law to evaluate post-conviction claims.
• Conducting legal research involving constitutional law, criminal procedure, sentencing law, and appellate decisions.
• Preparing written responses, legal memoranda, pleadings, and court filings related to post-conviction and post-sentencing litigation.
• Representing the State during post-conviction hearings, sentence modification hearings, probation violation hearings, and other Circuit Court proceedings.
• Handling the Office's daily Circuit Court bond hearings as assigned.
• Coordinating with the Department of Parole and Probation regarding probation matters and violation proceedings.
• Collaborating with trial prosecutors to obtain case information and historical case records when responding to post-conviction litigation.
• Maintaining communication with victims regarding post-conviction proceedings and significant case developments, when appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with constitutional obligations, Maryland Rules of Criminal Procedure, and applicable post-conviction statutes.
• Maintaining accurate case documentation and timely updating case management systems.
• Performing other prosecutorial duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Appellate/post-conviction advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

The State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County seeks an experienced attorney to lead post-conviction and post-sentencing matters within the Post Trial Procedures Unit in Maryland. The role focuses on defending the integrity of convictions and ensuring lawful sentences, while safeguarding victims and public safety.

The attorney will review petitions, respond to post-conviction motions, conduct complex legal research, and represent the State at hearings, maintaining stringent case-management