Assistant State's Attorney Job at State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro, MD

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  • State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County
  • Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $80,000 -$100,000

The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the residents of Prince George's County, Maryland. Serving nearly one million residents, the Prince Georges County State's Attorney's Office protects the community through the prosecution of criminal matters. Our team is committed to fulfilling our mission with a thoughtful and impartial application of the law. We reaffirm the standards set by law-abiding residents to ensure that safe and productive communities thrive within Prince George's County, Maryland.

The Prince Georges County Office of the States Attorney has openings for Entry-Level and Experienced Assistant States Attorneys (ASA). These are exempt positions, meaning the Assistant States Attorney position is a political appointment and serves at the pleasure of the States Attorney.

SALARY: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

BENEFITS: As a permanent employee, you are eligible to participate in the Countys health benefits and retirement benefits plans. Please visit the Countys website at Benefits At-A-Glance | Prince George's County (princegeorgescountymd.gov) to review benefits information. Additionally, the County offers annual, sick, personal, parental, and holiday leave.

LOCATION: Upper Marlboro Courthouse - 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

The States Attorneys Office is looking to fill vacancies for Entry-Level and Experienced Assistant States Attorney (ASA) positions. The candidates selected must be familiar with and able to effectively utilize the rules of evidence and criminal procedure to prosecute violations of the criminal law of Maryland, both confidently and professionally.

Typical duties for ASAs include:

  • Screen and indict potential cases for trial.
  • Prepare appropriate cases for trial (District Court for Entry-Level ASAs; Circuit Court & Juvenile Court for Experienced ASAs).
  • Contact, interview, and prepare victims and witnesses for all court appearances.
  • Handle bonds, evidentiary hearings, and motions, and trials.
  • Draft routine pleadings.
  • Communicate appropriate information with the residents of Prince Georges County on a variety of issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES:

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. Additionally, Experienced candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of Criminal litigation experience. Prosecution is strongly preferred, although not required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : Candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Selected candidate for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Work at office,

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