Prosecutor, Conviction & Sentencing Integrity

State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit of the Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney to review post-conviction matters and sentence modifications.

ASAs in CSIU perform independent legal reviews, evaluate records, and communicate with victims and families while upholding ethical standards and prosecutorial discretion. A J.D. and Maryland Bar admission are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years of criminal litigation experience, with substantial felony prosecution or post-conviction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Maryland Criminal Law, the Maryland Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Maryland Rules of Evidence, constitutional law, sentencing law, and post-conviction litigation.
• Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, investigative, and persuasive legal writing skills.
• Ability to independently evaluate legal and factual issues while exercising sound prosecutorial discretion and objective judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with victims, next of kin, correctional institutions, mental health professionals, defense counsel, trial prosecutors, and other partners.
• Commitment to fairness, ethical decision-making, and the impartial administration of justice.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing petitions seeking sentence modifications, reductions, or other post-conviction relief involving claims of excessive or unjust sentences.
• Conducting comprehensive legal and factual reviews of post-trial cases to determine whether relief is appropriate and consistent with the interests of justice.
• Reviewing criminal case files, trial transcripts, court records, sentencing materials, and prior pleadings.
• Investigating allegations contained in petitions through independent review and collaboration with relevant agencies.
• Reviewing institutional records, disciplinary histories, rehabilitation efforts, educational achievements, and other correctional records.
• Evaluating psychological evaluations, risk assessments, and other expert reports relevant to sentencing considerations.
• Contacting victims and next of kin to obtain their perspectives regarding requested sentence modifications or post-conviction relief.
• Preparing written responses, legal memoranda, pleadings, and recommendations regarding pending petitions.
• Reviewing and investigating claims of actual innocence and other post-conviction matters requiring additional factual investigation.
• Conducting legal research involving constitutional law, sentencing law, criminal procedure, and emerging legal developments.
• Representing the State during hearings involving sentence modification, post-conviction relief, and other proceedings as assigned.
• 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.
• Collaborating with trial prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, victim service providers, and other partners.
• Performing other prosecutorial duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Legal writing

Judgment and discretion

Interpersonal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit of the Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney to review post-conviction matters and sentence modifications.

ASAs in CSIU perform independent legal reviews, evaluate records, and communicate with victims and families while upholding ethical standards and prosecutorial discretion. A J.D. and Maryland Bar admission are required for this role.