What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant State’s Attorney-Experienced position at Anne Arundel County Government?
Assistant State’s Attorney-Experienced
Contact Information
Office of the State's Attorney
(410) 222-1740
asksao@aacounty.org
Position Type
Full-Time
Salary
$85,426-$120,000, commensurate with experience
Closing
Continuous
The Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking to fill Assistant State’s Attorney positions on Circuit Court level trial teams, handling cases that may include Violent Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Gun Crimes, Economic Crimes, or Sexual Offenses/Child Abuse.
The Office is led by a career prosecutor and provides robust support to attorneys, including a team of Victim Advocates, Case Managers, Body Worn Camera Paralegals, Investigators, and other administrative staff who are committed to seeking justice for victims of crime.
Location: Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office, Annapolis, MD
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85,426-$120,000, commensurate with experience
Benefits: The Office provides a competitive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance, deferred compensation options, paid leave, and pension eligibility.
Background Check: Applicants will be required to undergo a comprehensive criminal background check.
Qualifications:
Experience: Jury trial and motions experience with felony level crimes
Education: J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensing: Admitted to the Maryland Bar
Judgment: Demonstrated good judgment and ethical decision-making
Skills: Strong attention to detail
Key Responsibilities:
Case Preparation: Review, prepare and try complex criminal cases
Motions Practice: Respond to and litigate suppression and other motion
Court Advocacy: Represent the State of Maryland in various court proceedings including bail reviews, preliminary hearings, criminal trials, VOPS and sentencings
Legal Research: Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy
Communication: Respond to inquiries from the public and governmental agencies
Application: Send a cover letter, current resume and list of 3 references to SAO_Resume@aacounty.org, with Subject Line: Experienced ASA. Please provide information about the number and types of jury trials you have prosecuted, along with your preferred trial specialty.
Salary : $85,426 - $120,000