Assistant State's Attorney - Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit

The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the residents of Prince George's County, Maryland. Serving nearly one million residents, the Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office protects the community through the prosecution of criminal matters. Our team is committed to fulfilling our mission with a thoughtful and impartial application of the law. We reaffirm the standards set by law-abiding citizens to ensure that safe and productive communities thrive within Prince George's County, Maryland.

The Prince George’s County Office of the State’s Attorney has an opening for an Experienced Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) with our Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit. This is an exempt position, meaning the Assistant State’s Attorney is a political appointment and serves at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.

SALARY:   $88,000.00 - $100,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

BENEFITS:  As a permanent employee, you are eligible to participate in the County’s health benefits and retirement benefits plans. Please visit the County’s website at Benefits At-A-Glance | Prince George's County (princegeorgescountymd.gov) to review benefits information.  Additionally, the County offers annual, sick, personal, parental, and holiday leave.

LOCATION:  Upper Marlboro Courthouse - 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

TYPICAL DUTIES:

The State’s Attorney’s Office is looking to fill a vacancy for an Experienced Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) position with the Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit (“CSIU”). The CSIU is an independent unit, separate from trial prosecutors and takes a holistic approach to post-trial justice. The CSIU is seeking candidates with at least three years of experience to review claims of wrongful conviction and/or unjust sentencing.

Typical duties for an ASA include:  

• Handling all stages of a post-trial case from inception to completion including, but not limited to:

• • Contacting victims and witnesses.
  • Obtaining and reviewing voluminous records, including court transcripts and records, law enforcement documents, prison institutional records, medical records, and all other documents connected with or relevant to a criminal prosecution.
  • Investigation, which includes, but is not limited to interviewing convicted persons, witnesses, victims, attorneys, experts, police.
  • Preparing written post-trial pleadings and litigating them.

• Attending regular CSIU staff meetings and working collaboratively.
• Writing detailed memoranda and pleadings related to investigation and analysis of cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES:

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be eligible to practice law in the State of Maryland. Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of Criminal litigation experience as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, or innocence organization attorney in any jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, will be highly organized and have an attention to detail, and will be a team player and possess the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates must pass a background investigation, with fingerprinting.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:  : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.  Selected candidate for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

HOW TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to: pgcsao.bamboohr.com/careers. Please include a cover letter that outlines your criminal law experience as well as your interest.

Salary : $88,000 - $100,000