Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Salary: $111,000-$199,370
Hours of Work: M-F; 8:00AM – 4:00PM or 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: Indefinite until filled
Nature of Work:
This is a full-time position in the Office of the State’s Attorney, Circuit Court Unit. This is a specialized position that will focus on the investigation, preparation and prosecution of felony criminal cases in Harford County. The Assistant State’s Attorney will be under the supervision of the Deputy State’s Attorney and will serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.
Examples of Duties:
Duties include but are not limited to providing legal advice to law enforcement officers, reviewing search warrants, screening cases for charging, completing discovery, preparing cases for trial, as well as the litigation of those cases in the Circuit Court. Contacting, interviewing, and preparing victims and witnesses for all court appearances is required. Presentation of cases before the grand jury may also be required. Additionally, the incumbent will be handling pre-trial motions hearings, bail review hearings, post-verdict hearings, jury selection, and drafting all pleadings related to the prosecution of cases. The position may also require responding to and litigating post-conviction proceedings. Selected candidates should be able to effectively use the Maryland Rules of Evidence and Maryland’s Criminal Procedure Article to prosecute violations of Maryland Criminal Law.
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. 5+ years of prior prosecution experience with jury trial experience is required.
Notes:
Please include date of admission to practice law in the 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
- At least five years of prior prosecution experience
- Jury trial experience
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.
