Assistant State's Attorney I - Non-Merit

Full Job Description

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

Vacancies exist in the State's Attorney's Office for Baltimore County, Criminal Prosecution Division.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

The Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) in District Court handles hundreds of cases a week.

They handle all must appear traffic cases including DUI's, Hit & Runs, Fleeing and Eluding, Driving While Suspended, Driving Uninsured, etc.

They also handle all of the criminal misdemeanor cases including domestic assaults, thefts, auto thefts, identity thefts and hundreds of miscellaneous other misdemeanors.

Overall, the unit handles around 30,000 cases per year. Each ASA is assigned multiple dockets a week (2-3) and must prepare the files, communicate with Defense Attorneys and physically go to court and handle all of the cases on the docket.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, or eligible to waive into the bar of the State of Maryland.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Maryland Rules of Evidence, as well as the Local Rules for the District of Maryland and Rules applicable to other courts and tribunals as may be applicable, and the Rules of Professional Responsibility.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Knowledge of County's best practices and procedures.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
• Communicate with exceptional oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Office of Law).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.
• Strong writing and drafting skills.
• 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.
• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Assistant State's Attorney I - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your resume, transcript(s), or license(s) to your application.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education
At the time of the interview, the applicant will be required to submit a Certificate of Good Standing from the Maryland Court of Appeals.

Character Requirement
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.

Citizenship Requirement
All applicants must be citizens of the United States at the time of appointment.

Additional Information

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.