What are the responsibilities and job description for the , TEAM CAPTAIN - ECONOMIC CRIMES UNIT & OLDER AND DISABLED PERSONS UNIT position at Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City?
The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City is seeking a highly skilled, experienced attorney to serve as Team Captain in the combined Economic Crimes Unit (ECU) and Older & Disabled Persons Unit (ODPU). The Division investigates and prosecutes complex financial crimes, including theft schemes, identity theft, fraud, employee embezzlement, and the financial exploitation and neglect of older adults and vulnerable individuals.
This leadership role reports directly to the Division Chief and requires advanced litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative, mentorship-driven approach to supporting attorneys handling sophisticated financial crime investigations and prosecutions. The Team Captain will provide strategic leadership, ensure consistency in case development and prosecution, and support the professional growth of attorneys and investigators across both Units.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities Include
▪ Mentor, train, and supervise staff attorneys, providing guidance on case preparation, charging decisions, plea negotiations, and trial strategy;
▪ Monitor attorney investigations and caseloads to ensure efficiency, timely charging decisions, and trial readiness;
▪ Supervise and assist in the investigation, development, and prosecution of complex financial crimes, including fraud schemes, theft by deception, fiduciary misconduct, and circumstantial evidence-based cases;
▪ Independently investigate, prepare, and prosecute complex felony financial crimes, including presenting evidence before the Grand Jury and conducting witness interviews;
▪ Draft and review legal documents, including motions, briefs, subpoenas, and legal memoranda;
▪ Coordinate with law enforcement and partner agencies, including Adult Protective Services, the United States Secret Service, DHS Office of Inspector General, ATF, and the Baltimore Police Department Fraud Unit;
▪ Provide trial strategy guidance to attorneys preparing complex financial crime cases and second-chair felony jury trials as needed;
▪ Maintain current knowledge of Circuit Court procedures, evidentiary rules, and best practices in financial crime prosecution;
▪ Participate in community outreach and education initiatives focused on fraud prevention, elder abuse prevention, and financial crime awareness;
▪ Assist the Division Chief with overall unit management, attorney development, and operational support;
▪ Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
▪ Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland;
▪ Prior felony jury trial experience as a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney;
▪ Strong knowledge of criminal law, court procedures, legal research, and advanced trial advocacy;
▪ Demonstrated ability to investigate and prosecute complex financial and circumstantial evidence cases;
▪ Experience interviewing victims and witnesses, including older adults and vulnerable individuals, and developing effective prosecution strategies;
▪ Strong legal writing skills, including drafting briefs, motions, subpoenas, and legal memoranda;
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
▪ Strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise attorneys;
▪ Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex investigations simultaneously;
▪ Proficiency with legal research platforms, case management databases, Microsoft Excel, and other standard office software;
▪ Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and partner agencies while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
▪ Six (6) or more years of criminal litigation experience;
▪ Experience prosecuting felony attempted murder or homicide cases;
▪ Knowledge of business practices, financial investigations, or forensic accounting.
Salary
Salary is $83,530-$133,471, commensurate with experience. Salary also includes a competitive benefits package.
The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check before starting employment.
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This leadership role reports directly to the Division Chief and requires advanced litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a collaborative, mentorship-driven approach to supporting attorneys handling sophisticated financial crime investigations and prosecutions. The Team Captain will provide strategic leadership, ensure consistency in case development and prosecution, and support the professional growth of attorneys and investigators across both Units.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities Include
▪ Mentor, train, and supervise staff attorneys, providing guidance on case preparation, charging decisions, plea negotiations, and trial strategy;
▪ Monitor attorney investigations and caseloads to ensure efficiency, timely charging decisions, and trial readiness;
▪ Supervise and assist in the investigation, development, and prosecution of complex financial crimes, including fraud schemes, theft by deception, fiduciary misconduct, and circumstantial evidence-based cases;
▪ Independently investigate, prepare, and prosecute complex felony financial crimes, including presenting evidence before the Grand Jury and conducting witness interviews;
▪ Draft and review legal documents, including motions, briefs, subpoenas, and legal memoranda;
▪ Coordinate with law enforcement and partner agencies, including Adult Protective Services, the United States Secret Service, DHS Office of Inspector General, ATF, and the Baltimore Police Department Fraud Unit;
▪ Provide trial strategy guidance to attorneys preparing complex financial crime cases and second-chair felony jury trials as needed;
▪ Maintain current knowledge of Circuit Court procedures, evidentiary rules, and best practices in financial crime prosecution;
▪ Participate in community outreach and education initiatives focused on fraud prevention, elder abuse prevention, and financial crime awareness;
▪ Assist the Division Chief with overall unit management, attorney development, and operational support;
▪ Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
▪ Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland;
▪ Prior felony jury trial experience as a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney;
▪ Strong knowledge of criminal law, court procedures, legal research, and advanced trial advocacy;
▪ Demonstrated ability to investigate and prosecute complex financial and circumstantial evidence cases;
▪ Experience interviewing victims and witnesses, including older adults and vulnerable individuals, and developing effective prosecution strategies;
▪ Strong legal writing skills, including drafting briefs, motions, subpoenas, and legal memoranda;
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
▪ Strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise attorneys;
▪ Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex investigations simultaneously;
▪ Proficiency with legal research platforms, case management databases, Microsoft Excel, and other standard office software;
▪ Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and partner agencies while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
▪ Six (6) or more years of criminal litigation experience;
▪ Experience prosecuting felony attempted murder or homicide cases;
▪ Knowledge of business practices, financial investigations, or forensic accounting.
Salary
Salary is $83,530-$133,471, commensurate with experience. Salary also includes a competitive benefits package.
The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check before starting employment.
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Salary : $83,530 - $133,471