Prosecution Attorney - Public Integrity & Special Prosecutions

Prince George's County, Maryland; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Pension plan

457 deferred compensation

Elective benefits

Job summary

Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney for the Special Prosecutions & Public Integrity Unit. You will review investigations, determine charges, and prosecute complex matters with high-profile implications.

Applicants should have a J.D., Maryland Bar admission, and 5+ years of criminal litigation experience, including complex charges and motions. The role requires coordination with agencies and maintaining victim communication.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of criminal litigation experience, with substantial felony trial experience preferred.
• Experience prosecuting complex criminal matters involving sensitive, high-profile, or multi-agency investigations.
• Thorough knowledge of Maryland Criminal Law, constitutional law, the Maryland Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the Maryland Rules of Evidence.
• Experience conducting complex legal research, preparing dispositive motions, and litigating evidentiary and constitutional issues.
• Ability to independently manage complex investigations and prosecutions while exercising sound legal judgment and prosecutorial discretion.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical standards while handling sensitive investigative and personnel-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing complex criminal investigations referred by law enforcement agencies.
• Evaluating investigative findings to determine appropriate criminal charges.
• Conducting legal research involving novel and evolving areas of criminal law.
• Prosecuting felony and misdemeanor offenses within the unit's jurisdiction.
• Managing all stages of criminal litigation from charging through sentencing.
• Preparing and responding to motions, discovery requests, and evidentiary issues.
• Conducting witness preparation and trial strategy meetings.
• Presenting cases before the District Court, Circuit Court, and Grand Jury when appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with investigators throughout ongoing investigations.
• Coordinating with outside law enforcement agencies and regulatory partners.
• Maintaining regular communication with victims regarding case developments.
• Preparing victims and witnesses for court proceedings.
• Ensuring compliance with Maryland Rules of Criminal Procedure and constitutional disclosure obligations.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Constitutional law

Legal research

Witness preparation

Trial strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney for the Special Prosecutions & Public Integrity Unit. You will review investigations, determine charges, and prosecute complex matters with high-profile implications.

Applicants should have a J.D., Maryland Bar admission, and 5+ years of criminal litigation experience, including complex charges and motions. The role requires coordination with agencies and maintaining victim communication.