Assistant State's Attorney I

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Bel Air, MD, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Other • Utilities
The Role
Investigates, prepares, and prosecutes misdemeanor criminal cases in Harford County District Court. Responsibilities include screening cases, trial litigation, handling pretrial, bail review, and post-verdict hearings, drafting prosecution pleadings, and preparing victims and witnesses for court appearances under the supervision of the State’s Attorney.
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Job Description Summary:

This is a full-time position in the Office of the State's Attorney, District Court Division. The position entails the investigation, preparation, and prosecution of criminal cases in Harford County. The Assistant State's Attorney will be under the supervision of the State's Attorney and will serve at the pleasure of the State's Attorney.

Job Description:

This is an entry level position. The position will require the screening and preparing of cases for trial, as well as the litigation of those cases, primarily in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County. Typical cases will be misdemeanor crimes charged in the District Court of Maryland for Harford County. Contacting, interviewing, and preparing victims and witnesses for all court appearances is required. The position requires handling pre-trial motions hearings, bail review hearings, post-verdict hearings, as well as drafting all pleadings related to the prosecution of cases.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Maryland Bar as of the date of application, and be authorized to practice law before the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
 

Notes

Please include date of admission to practice in State of Maryland on application.

Skills Required

  • Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the Maryland Bar by the application date
  • Authorization to practice law before the Court of Appeals of Maryland
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The Company
HQ: Bel Air, MD
775 Employees
Year Founded: 1773

What We Do

Harford County Government is the local government serving Harford County, Maryland. Its mission is to serve residents’ needs and protect their interests through executive and legislative branches and a broad department structure. County operations include community services, economic development, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, public works, treasury, online services, and water and sewer infrastructure, supporting county residents and communities.

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