Assistant State's Attorney I
About The Position
This is a full-time, entry-level position in the Office of the State's Attorney, District Court Division. The role involves investigating, preparing, and prosecuting criminal cases in Harford County, primarily misdemeanor cases in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County. The Assistant State's Attorney serves under the supervision of the State's Attorney and at the pleasure of the State's Attorney. The position includes screening and preparing cases for trial and litigating them; contacting, interviewing, and preparing victims and witnesses for court appearances; handling pre-trial motion hearings, bail review hearings, and post-verdict hearings; and drafting pleadings related to prosecution of cases. The stated salary is $77,826 annually, plus benefits.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited law school.
- Be admitted to the Maryland Bar as of the date of application.
- Be authorized to practice law before the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
- Include the date of admission to practice in the State of Maryland on the application.
Responsibilities
- Investigate, prepare, and prosecute criminal cases in Harford County.
- Screen and prepare cases for trial and litigate those cases, primarily in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County.
- Contact, interview, and prepare victims and witnesses for all court appearances.
- Handle pre-trial motion hearings, bail review hearings, and post-verdict hearings.
- Draft pleadings related to the prosecution of cases.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
