Assistant State's Attorney II - Non-Merit

About the position

The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office is seeking highly motivated and skilled attorneys to join our Circuit Court Trial Team. This position will prosecute felony-level cases. The ideal candidates will possess substantial trial experience (3 to 5 years) as well as experience handling complex legal matters. The starting salary will be based on experience. Our Office handles over 3,000 felony cases a year. Each Assistant State's Attorney will be responsible for their own case load as well as handling collateral matters.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare serious criminal cases for trial, interview victims and witnesses, coordinate with the police.
• Represent our office in various court proceedings including bail review hearings, preliminary hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencings.
• Manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
• Communicate with exceptional oral and written communication.
• Establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside our office).
• Work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• Maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Utilize strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.
• Exhibit strong writing and drafting skills.
• Demonstrate strong technology skills, including the ability to coordinate and conduct electronic discovery, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.

Requirements

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensing: Admitted to the Maryland Bar
• Experience: Experience with criminal jury trials and handling felony-level criminal cases
• Skills: Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Passion: A strong commitment to seeking justice for the citizens of the County

Benefits

• Regular Schedule Non-Merit 35 hours per week
• Baltimore County benefits