Overview
A government legal office is seeking a full-time Assistant State’s Attorney for the Charging Division located at the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, 300 E. Madison, Baltimore, MD 21202. The Charging Division operates 24/7, including holidays and weekends.
This position requires working a 12-hour rotational shift schedule covering weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays. Currently, the role is remote.
Responsibilities
- Review and assess probable cause statements and statements of charges submitted by police officers for legal sufficiency and case viability
- Determine appropriate charges and review witness lists
- Prepare written bail review recommendations
- Communicate with police officers and liaisons to obtain supplements to statements
- Collaborate with police liaisons and correctional officers in charging and processing casework
- Determine appropriate charging and jurisdiction for juvenile arrestees and facilitate processing in the proper jurisdiction
- Conduct bail reviews at the District Court
- Assist the Court, office staff, police department, Central Booking personnel, and others with resolving charging inquiries and pretrial issues
- Perform other duties as directed or delegated
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school and licensure to practice law in the State of Maryland
- Prior experience prosecuting and/or defending criminal matters
- Proficiency in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law and Procedure
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with diverse individuals and resolve issues professionally
- Capability to work virtually when necessary, including having home internet access with sufficient speed, storage, and equipment to access databases and process work
- Ability to work effectively overnight
- Willingness to submit to TSA-type searches and frisking upon entry to a secure facility
- Considered Essential Personnel and must be available to work during snow and other city and state emergencies
Compensation
- Starting salary is $77,191+, commensurate with experience
Location
- Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, 300 E. Madison, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Position currently remote with required on-site presence as needed