Assistant State's Attorney

Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office Job Opportunities

Department: Office of the State’s Attorney

Job Title: Assistant State’s Attorney

Compensation: Salaried position – $85,000 - $130,000 annually *Based on experience

Work Schedule: Normal Work Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM.

**Requires some evening and weekend work for on-call rotation and dependent upon court scheduling, special projects, initiatives and trainings as assigned.

Application Period: Until filled

Job Summary: This full-time position will perform legal work involving preparing and prosecuting criminal cases of varying complexity as well as a wide variety of additional legal matters.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepares criminal and traffic cases for trial in the District and Circuit Courts

· Advises and assists law enforcement on legal matters related to criminal investigations and procedure

· Ethically, professionally and effectively represents the State of Maryland during all court proceedings, including pre and post-trial hearings

· Drafts, e-files, and serves legal documents

· Uses electronic case management system and related databases and technology

· Identifies and prepares evidence and witnesses for court

· Maintains knowledge and expertise in the area of criminal law and attends trainings on related topics

· Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and meetings with other agency partners in furtherance of crime prevention and successful prosecution

· Complies with safety programs, policies, and works safely

· Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention

· Complies with Worcester County Personnel Rules & Regulations and Office Policies of the Office of the State’s Attorney

· Performs other related duties as directed by the State’s Attorney

Qualifications and Skills:

· Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the State of Maryland

· Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations

· Ability to handle a large and varied case load efficiently and effectively

· Possess knowledge and understanding of Maryland criminal law and related statutes, criminal procedure and the Maryland Rules

· Possess exceptional organizational and presentation skills

· Possess exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Valid driver’s license

· Pass a criminal background check

Safety Analysis:

(Rarely (< 5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75%of the time)

Sedentary work; constant sitting; prolonged standing in court as needed; frequent talking, reading, and listening; occasional pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting to 10 lbs. No known significant hazard risk.

Please apply by visiting: Worcester County Employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person