Assistant State's Attorney I

HCG Harford County, Maryland•Bel Air, MD

3d•$77,826

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 in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County. Typical cases are misdemeanor crimes. The Assistant State's Attorney works under the supervision of the State's Attorney and serves at the pleasure of the State's Attorney. The position includes screening and preparing cases for trial, litigating cases, contacting and preparing victims and witnesses for court appearances, handling various hearings, and drafting pleadings related to prosecutions. 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

Screen and prepare criminal cases for trial.
Litigate cases, primarily in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County.
Contact, interview, and prepare victims and witnesses for court appearances.
Handle pre-trial motions hearings, bail review hearings, and post-verdict hearings.
Draft pleadings related to the prosecution of cases.
Investigate, prepare, and prosecute criminal cases in Harford County.