Rising State's Attorney: Criminal Prosecution

ccsao; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County State's Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant State's Attorney to prosecute state crimes within Charles County, Maryland. The attorney will appear in District and Circuit Courts, litigate assigned cases, and handle discovery, witness interviews, and evidence collection for trial.

Candidates must be admitted to the Maryland Bar and have 0-5 years of prosecutorial experience. Starting salary is $80,000 with medical, dental, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Maryland Bar.
• 0-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Litigate assigned criminal cases in District and Circuit Courts for Charles County.
• Provide discovery, interview witnesses, and obtain physical and digital evidence for use at trial.
• Prepare pleadings, litigate pre-trial motions, and litigate jury/bench trials.
• Litigate sentencing hearings and hearings on post-conviction matters and reconsideration of sentences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

Charles County State's Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant State's Attorney to prosecute state crimes within Charles County, Maryland. The attorney will appear in District and Circuit Courts, litigate assigned cases, and handle discovery, witness interviews, and evidence collection for trial.

Candidates must be admitted to the Maryland Bar and have 0-5 years of prosecutorial experience. Starting salary is $80,000 with medical, dental, and pension benefits.