What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant State's Attorney - Special Victims Unit position at State Attorney's Office, Prince George's County?
ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY – SPECIAL VICTIMS 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 Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County is seeking an experienced prosecutor to fill an Assistant State’s Attorney position with the Special Victims Unit to work with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate and prosecute crimes related to domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse; sexual assault; child pornography and human sex and labor trafficking. It is an exempt position, meaning the position is a political appointment and serves at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.
SALARY: $130,000.00 (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:
Typical duties for an Assistant State’s Attorney –include:
- Reviewing criminal charging documents and providing direction to law enforcement during investigations.
- Interviewing witnesses.
- Guiding criminal investigations, including complex, proactive investigations.
- Complying with discovery obligations.
- Drafting indictments, pleadings, and other court filings.
- Preparing cases to be presented in court.
- Drafting and arguing pre-trial and post-trial motions.
- Presenting facts and evidence clearly and logically to a judge or jury during trial.
- Disseminating expertise through interagency enforcement initiatives, trainings, guidance, and strategic engagements with enforcement partners.
MINIMUM SALARY: $130,000.00 (commensurate with experience)
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 2 years of criminal litigation experience with Special Victims cases.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes 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.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $130,000
