Attorney and Staff Employment Positions

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 evidential motions and making plea offers when appropriate.
Employees will handle bonds, evidential hearings, motions, trials and sentencing; 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.

•  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

•  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

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.