Prosecution Attorney: Courtroom & Case Strategy

Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,987 - 89,206; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is seeking a lateral attorney to join its prosecutorial team. The role requires strong legal knowledge and experience with court procedures.

You will interview witnesses, research relevant case law and codes, draft briefs and motions, and coordinate with City and State agencies that assist victims and witnesses. The position follows a conventional office schedule in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and Maryland bar admission.
• Pass a criminal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Ability to handle a high-volume court docket.

Responsibilities

• Interview witnesses and research case law to develop prosecution strategies.
• Draft briefs, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Coordinate case work with City and State agencies that assist victims and witnesses.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Work a conventional office-based schedule with minimal physical exertion.

Skills

Legal research

Court procedures

Witness interviewing

Legal software

Education

Md. Bar admission

Tools

Word processing

Job description

The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is seeking a lateral attorney to join its prosecutorial team. The role requires strong legal knowledge and experience with court procedures.

You will interview witnesses, research relevant case law and codes, draft briefs and motions, and coordinate with City and State agencies that assist victims and witnesses. The position follows a conventional office schedule in Baltimore.