Assistant State’s Attorney-Juvenile Prosecutor
The Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant State’s Attorney position on our Juvenile prosecution team. Applicants may be entry level or already have juvenile prosecution experience.
The Office is led by a career prosecutor and provides robust support to attorneys, including a team of Victim Advocates, Case Managers, Body Worn Camera Paralegals, Investigators, and other administrative staff who are committed to seeking justice for victims of crime.
Location: Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office
Division: Juvenile Trial Team, Annapolis, MD
Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $81,100, commensurate with experience
Benefits: The Office provides a competitive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance, deferred compensation options, paid leave, and pension eligibility.
Background Check: Applicants will be required to undergo a comprehensive criminal background check.
Application: Send a cover letter, current resume and list of 3 references to SAO_Resume@aacounty.org, with Subject Line: Juvenile ASA
Qualifications:
- Education: J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensing: Admitted to the Maryland Bar
- Judgment: Demonstrated good judgment and ethical decision-making
- Skills: Manage a mix of misdemeanor and felony level cases, and strong attention to detail
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Preparation: Screen, charge and prepare juvenile cases, both misdemeanor and felony
- Court Advocacy: Represent the State of Maryland in all juvenile delinquency matters, including detention, competency, adjudication, disposition and review hearings
- Legal Research: Reviewing and screening juvenile delinquency reports and determining appropriate charges; conducting legal research to support case preparation and strategy
- Communication: Respond to inquiries from the public and governmental agencies