Assistant State's Attorney- Special Victims

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

5d•$88,100 - $166,347•Onsite

About The Position

SVU is a specialized litigation division within the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office responsible for prosecuting crimes involving vulnerable victims and offenses requiring a trauma-informed, multidisciplinary approach. ASAs assigned to this unit prosecute physical and sexual child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse material (CSAM), human trafficking, vulnerable adult abuse, family violence homicides, abusive head trauma cases, and juvenile matters in the District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile Court. The unit is committed to protecting victims, holding offenders accountable, and promoting justice through compassionate, victim-centered prosecution. SVU ASAs work collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, child advocacy professionals, victim service providers, medical experts, forensic interviewers, community organizations, and the judiciary to investigate, prepare, and prosecute complex and highly sensitive criminal cases. The unit serves as an integral member of the County's Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team (CAC MDT) and actively participates in collaborative partnerships, including the Domestic Fatality Review Team (DFRT), Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC), Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Human Trafficking Committee, and the Family Justice Center. ASAs assigned to the unit are expected to demonstrate exceptional legal judgment, trauma-informed advocacy, advanced litigation skills, and a strong commitment to serving victims throughout the criminal justice process.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Maryland Bar and in good standing.
Minimum of three (3) years of criminal litigation experience, with felony prosecution experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of Maryland Criminal Law, the Maryland Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Maryland Rules of Evidence, constitutional law, victims' rights, and laws governing child abuse, domestic violence, sexual offenses, juvenile matters, and human trafficking.
Experience prosecuting complex felony cases involving vulnerable victims or other serious criminal offenses is preferred.
Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, negotiation, and persuasive legal writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a specialized felony caseload while exercising sound prosecutorial discretion and legal judgment.
Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, victim service providers, law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, and community partners.
Excellent courtroom advocacy, communication, organizational, and case management skills.
Ability to work effectively with victims of trauma while maintaining professionalism, empathy, confidentiality, and the highest ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

felony prosecution experience
Experience prosecuting complex felony cases involving vulnerable victims or other serious criminal offenses

Responsibilities

Reviewing and prosecuting felony investigations involving child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, vulnerable adult abuse, child sexual abuse material, family violence homicides, abusive head trauma, juvenile offenses, and related crimes.
Reviewing police reports, forensic interviews, medical records, digital evidence, body-worn camera footage, witness statements, and other investigative materials to determine prosecutorial merit.
Conducting legal research and preparing pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery responses, and other court filings.
Preparing felony cases for indictment and prosecution in the District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile Court, as appropriate.
Maintaining regular communication with victims and their families regarding case developments, court proceedings, available services, and victim rights.
Preparing victims, child witnesses, law enforcement officers, forensic interviewers, medical professionals, and expert witnesses for court testimony.
Collaborating with the Child Advocacy Center Multidisciplinary Team (CAC MDT) throughout investigations involving child abuse.
Participating in multidisciplinary case review meetings and coordinating with community partners to ensure victims receive comprehensive services beyond the prosecution of criminal cases.
Working collaboratively with the Family Justice Center, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC), Domestic Fatality Review Team (DFRT), Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Human Trafficking Committee, and other community organizations.
Negotiating plea agreements consistent with Office policies, victim interests, and the interests of justice.
Litigating motions hearings, suppression hearings, evidentiary hearings, juvenile proceedings, jury trials, bench trials, and sentencing proceedings.
Ensuring compliance with constitutional disclosure obligations and the Maryland Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Maintaining accurate case documentation and timely updating case management systems.
Performing other prosecutorial duties as assigned by supervisory staff.