Assistant State's Attorney

Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office Job Opportunities

Department: Office of the State’s Attorney

Job Title: Assistant State’s Attorney

Compensation: Salaried position – $85,000 - $130,000 annually *Based on experience

Work Schedule: Normal Work Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM. 

Requires some evening and weekend work for on-call rotation and dependent upon court scheduling, special projects, initiatives and trainings as assigned. 

Application Period: Until filled

Job Summary: This full-time position will perform legal work involving preparing and prosecuting

criminal cases of varying complexity as well as a wide variety of additional legal matters.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepares criminal and traffic cases for trial in the District and Circuit Courts

· Advises and assists law enforcement on legal matters related to criminal investigations and procedure

· Ethically, professionally and effectively represents the State of Maryland during all court proceedings, including pre and post-trial hearings

· Drafts, e-files, and serves legal documents

· Uses electronic case management system and related databases and technology

· Identifies and prepares evidence and witnesses for court

· Maintains knowledge and expertise in the area of criminal law and attends trainings on related topics

· Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and meetings with other agency partners in furtherance of crime prevention and successful prosecution

· Complies with safety programs, policies, and works safely

· Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention

· Complies with Worcester County Personnel Rules & Regulations and Office Policies of the Office of the State’s Attorney

· Performs other related duties as directed by the State’s Attorney

Qualifications and Skills:

· Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the State of Maryland

· Ability to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations

· Ability to handle a large and varied case load efficiently and effectively

· Possess knowledge and understanding of Maryland criminal law and related statutes, criminal procedure, and the Maryland Rules

· Possess exceptional organizational and presentation skills

· Possess exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Valid driver’s license

· Pass a criminal background check

Safety Analysis:

(Rarely (< 5% of the time), Occasional (5-25% of the time), Frequent (25-75% of the time); Constant (<75%of the time)

Sedentary work; constant sitting; prolonged standing in court as needed; frequent talking, reading, and listening; occasional pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting to 10 lbs. No known significant hazard risk.

Worcester County Government offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, and much more! To learn more details about our full range of benefits, please view our Benefits Guide at https://www.jobs.worcestermd.gov.