Attorney and Staff Employment Positions

Attorney Positions

We are currently accepting resumes for Attorney Positions.

Resume and Cover Letter Submission:
Guadalupe Mancia, guadalupe.mancia@montgomerycountymd.gov
(240) 777-7357

Support Staff Positions

We are currently accepting resumes for Staff Positions.

Resume and Cover Letter Submission:
Lisa Russo, lisa.russo@montgomerycountymd.gov
(240) 777-7407

Assistant State’s Attorney Position Descriptions

Assistant State’s Attorney: This entry level positions is assigned to the District Court Division and responsible for screening potential cases, producing discovery for defense counsel prior to scheduled court proceedings, and preparing appropriate cases for trial. Case preparation includes contacting, interviewing and preparing victims and witnesses for court appearances, being prepared to argue evidentiary motions and making plea offers when appropriate. Employees will handle bonds, evidentiary hearings, motions, trials and sentencings; draft routine pleadings; and communicate appropriate information with the citizens of Montgomery County.
Starting Salary at $80,000.


Lateral Assistant State’s Attorney: This position may be assigned to different specialized divisions within the Office. Starting Salary is Negotiable based on experience.
Both positions are Full Time with Montgomery County Government Benefits.
Minimum Requirements: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Maryland State Bar.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve the public interest through fair and honest administration of justice by exercising responsibilities to: prosecute criminal violations in Montgomery County; educate the public on criminal justice issues; train lawyers for future service; address inequality and promote fairness in the criminal justice system; insure access to the criminal justice system; promote professional relations with judges and attorneys; and further the efficient use of criminal justice resources.
The prosecutors who work in this Office are here to serve the public, and seek justice in an aggressive and fair manner on behalf of the victims of crime.


Staff Position Descriptions

District Court Discovery Specialist:
Employee in this position is an aide who assists others by doing routine, non-specialized and repetitive tasks, and will work with other Discovery Specialists in the Discovery Compliance Unit. This is a Part-Time 24 – 39.5 Hours Weekly Position, Non- Benefitted, performing tasks such as:
  • Querying Police Systems and Downloading Body Camera Videos, Cruiser Cam Videos and Video Interviews. (Evidence.com & back-end Client)
  • Uploading Digital Files into the SAO Case Management System (PbK)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Experience related to the position or education with background in providing data processing, digital media, digital file and clerical support or activities in technology or office environment.
Education: Completion of High School or High School Certificate of completion. Education within the Criminal Justice field is a plus.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills:
Basic competency in/knowledge of PC operating systems, including a basic understanding of desktop applications, Microsoft Office Suite, basic competency in/knowledge of software programs, systems, and applications.
Abilities:
  • Ability to work with clients and customers with courtesy and tact to satisfy their expectations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to identify problems, use creative thinking and sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations or decisions concerning proper course of action.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to change.
  • Ability to cooperatively work as a member of a team.
  • Ability to plan work, set well-defined and realistic goals, evaluate and monitor progress, and effectively manage time.
  • Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside of the office, if necessary.
Starting salary is $21.02 pr/hr.
Circuit Court Discovery/Court Support Specialist (Grade 16)
This is developmental level technology support work performing a variety of tasks such as: responsible for setting up and taking down of audio-visual equipment in the courtroom(s); assist with basic troubleshooting computer hardware and software support; responding to customer service discovery requests; responsible for searching, locating, downloading, and processing in-car and body-worn camera (BWC) video and audio files, scan documents and pictures into the State’s Attorney’s Case Management System (CMS) PROSECUTORbyKarpel (PbK) for various ASA’s and support staff; court support services to include perform redactions, upload, and download video and audio files to courtroom notebooks, process 911 and jail calls, and transcript request.  The work may involve providing limited service and assistance to the public.

An employee in this class possesses specialized skills in a wide range of technology and audio-visual support work in specific software packages, or hardware. At this level the individual proceeds on his/her own with routine work assignments, but the supervisor provides specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments.  At this level, specific objectives, priorities and guidelines are provided, but the employee uses judgment in selecting and applying the appropriate method for performing the work.  The duties involve a variety of processes and methods and require analysis to choose a course of action.  The work supports the information technology function in a department/agency.  This position is 39.5 hours per week with full benefits.  Employees are required to lift and carry boxes, equipment, and other items weighing as much as 30 pounds, and bend or stoop to connect equipment to floor jacks.

The incumbent reports directly to the Director of Technology & Court Support, and is ultimately responsible to the Deputy, State’s Attorney’s Office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Responsible for searching, locating, downloading, and uploading of in-car and body-worn camera video and audio files, scan documents, pictures, police reports, statements, and various reports from a multitude of back-end and Internet based systems into the State’s Attorney’s Case Management System (CMS) PROSECUTORbyKarpel (PbK) for various attorneys and support staff.
  • Provides court support services to include; perform redactions to video and audio files, and transcripts; upload and download audio files to external hard drives and/or memory devices.
  • Responsible for accessing and navigating various internal and external law enforcement systems, and MD Court systems, i.e., MDEC, Odyssey File & Serve, Jportal, EJustice, CAD, and Secure Casesearch.
  • Provides setup and take down of audio-visual equipment (notebook, speakers, ELMO, and LCD projector) for special events, trials, and training events; assist users in the operation of playing back video and audio files while in court.
  • Responding to customer service online discovery requests.
  • Perform tier 1hardware/software technical support.
  • Provide copies of discovery material, i.e., CD’s, DVD’s, printed material, and photographs.
  • Aids and support to individuals or a group of technology specialists.
  • Works with technology specialists in the conduct of research on the capabilities of various systems including hardware, operating system environment, user support, applications, etc.  Systems researched can include small to large applications as well as systems that support an activity, program or government wide application.
  • Works with vendors to resolve basic operational issues with computer equipment.
  • Performs related duties as required.
CORE COMPETENCIES/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Basic competency in/knowledge of desktop operating systems, including a good understanding of desktop applications, i.e., MS Office 365 Suite, OneDrive, PowerPoint, help desk operations and troubleshooting, MS Outlook and Calendar, end-user training/support, Internet providers, departmental programs (PbK, EJustice, CAD, Secure CaseSearch), and Adobe Acrobat DC.
  • Basic competency in/knowledge of computer programs, including knowledge of video and audio codec playback software, video and audio redaction software (Adobe Premiere Pro), snag-it, graphic design, CD and DVD duplications, and google maps.
  • Knowledge of hardware and software applications necessary to burn various audio formats, i.e., MP4, MP3, MP2, WAV, AVI, and CDA files to CD’s and DVD’s.
  • Proven ability in navigating various web browsers. i.e., MS Edge, Firefox, and Google Chrome.
  • Ability to use file hosting services and applications necessary to upload audio files and PDF’s to the web, i.e., Dropbox, OneDrive, and FTP servers.
General Competencies
  • Ability to operate a variety of computer systems and peripheral equipment to resolve a wide range of operational problems.
  • Ability to work with clients and customers with courtesy and tact to satisfy their expectations.
  • Ability to work well in a high pressure situation and/or environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to identify problems, use creative thinking and sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations or decisions regarding proper course of action.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to change.
  • Ability to cooperatively work as a member of a team.
  • Ability to plan work, set well-defined and realistic goals, to evaluate and monitor progress, and to effectively manage time.
  • Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside of the office, if necessary. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Experience related to the position or education with background in providing data processing, digital media, digital file and clerical legal support or activities in technology or office environment.
Education: Completion of high school or high school certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland. An associate or bachelor’s degree is not required but is desirable.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Physical Abilities: Ability to lift boxes containing computer support items and equipment such as printers, computers, modems and monitors up to 30 pounds.
VICTIM SPECIALIST (BILINGUAL)
The State’s Attorney’s Office is looking for a full-time bilingual Victim Specialist who is fluent in both Spanish and English and possesses oral and written skills in both languages. The Victim Specialist is responsible for sending victim notification in accordance with State Victims’ Right’s laws, contacting victims when needed, translating document in Spanish, and maintaining statistics on services provided to victims. 

This is a 1-year grant position with the likelihood of renewal/becoming permanent.
This position offers full county benefits.
Starting salary is $51,951.
Grade 16

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Use computer programs to build and track cases, and scan in reports
  • Contact victims to obtain their contact information and enter information to PBK
  • Generate notifications and send out information packets to victims in English and Spanish
  • Receive and process returned mail
  • File certificate of compliance and Crime Victim Notification Request Forms via MDEC
  • Interpret orally during meetings and translate written documents from Spanish to English when needed
  • Process and disseminate parking validation tickets to witnesses when needed
  • Maintain unit statistics
  • Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Fluent in Spanish & English
  • High school diploma, or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office
  • Experienced in conducting administrative tasks
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task
For consideration, submit resume by 3/15/2024 to:
Dolores.Briceno@montgomerycountymd.gov
The interview process will be conducted in two phases. Candidates will first be given an oral and written translation test followed by a personal interview.

VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR (BILINGUAL)
The State’s Attorney’s Office is looking for a full-time bilingual Victim Witness Coordinator who is fluent in both Spanish and English and possesses oral and written skills in both languages. Victim/Witness Coordinators work closely with attorneys to arrange and maintain victim/witness contact throughout the course of a criminal case.  They are responsible for victim notification in accordance with State Victims’ Right’s laws, and maintaining statistics on services provided to victims.

This is a 2-year grant position with the likelihood of renewal/becoming permanent.
This position is a non-merit position with benefits.
Minimum Salary: $61,041

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Communicate case activity to victims and witnesses
  • Serve as liaison for attorneys
  • Schedule and attend pre-trial conferences with attorneys and witnesses
  • Coordinate scheduled trial appearance for witnesses
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for victims/witnesses
  • Accompany victims during testimony when needed
  • Perform oral and written translation in Spanish
  • Communicate with and make referrals to other agencies as necessary
  • Use computer programs to track and monitor cases as well as generate notifications and court documents
  • File court documents
  • Maintain statistics
  • Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Fluent in Spanish & English
  • BA or BS degree, preferably in related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to be a team player
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Familiarity with criminal law practice considered
  • Prior experience working with crime victims or in human services field helpful

For consideration, submit resume by 3/15/2024 to:
Dolores.Briceno@montgomerycountymd.gov The interview process will be conducted in two phases. Candidates will first be given an oral and written translation test followed by a personal interview.


The State's Attorney's Office for Montgomery County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and receives resumes on a continuing basis. Resumes should be submitted by anyone interested in employment with the Office. Resumes are retained for one year.