Attorney Entry Level - State's Attorney, District Court

Howard County Government•Ellicott City, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is legal work at the full performance level as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County. Work includes prosecuting cases on behalf of the State of Maryland in Howard County Circuit and District Courts. This position is State-Authorized Exempt, which is required or authorized by State law to be funded by Howard County, or is necessary to support the functions of State Agencies which are required or authorized by the State to be supported by Howard County. Such positions are not considered employees of Howard County Government. An individual in a State-authorized exempt position serves in accordance with the provisions of State law governing the position. Individuals selected for this position will serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.

Requirements

Law Degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice and in good standing with the Maryland Bar
Admitted to the Bar in Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of the legal profession.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal prosecution and court law and practices.
Skill in interviewing and prosecutorial techniques.
Skill in word processing and database programs.

Responsibilities

Evaluates prospective criminal cases to determine the adequacy and appropriateness of legal charges; drafts and prepares charging documents for prosecution.
Interviews witnesses, conducts legal research, issues summonses, obtains documentary evidence, and prepares cases for trial; prosecutes matters in the Howard County Circuit and District Courts as an advocate for the State of Maryland.
Responds to inquiries from the public and governmental agencies regarding criminal matters and legal procedures.
Provides legal advice to District Court Commissioners, the Howard County Police Department, and the Maryland State Police on criminal law and procedure.
Reviews statutes, case law, periodicals, and legal publications to stay current on developments in criminal law; trains and supervises law students and interns assigned to the office; participates in intra- and inter-divisional staff meetings.
Serves as a liaison between the State's Attorney's Attorney Office and external agencies, organizations, and committees involved in the criminal justice system.
Other duties as assigned.