ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I

Job Description The Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office announces multiple job openings for Mid-Level Assistant State’s Attorneys in the following units: Youth Justice, Major Crimes, Guns/Drugs, Grand Jury, and Post-Conviction. As one of the busiest offices in the State, Assistant State’s Attorneys have ample opportunity for significant trial practice. Our Office has served as the crucible for numerous Judges, County and State Officials, and attorneys in private practice. The experience garnered by Attorneys in this Office is incomparable.

Assistant State’s Attorneys (ASA) are classified within the Prince George’s County personnel system as exempt, at-will employees who serve at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.

Mid-level ASA’s are classified as grade SA02 or SA03 depending upon prior legal, trial, and professional experience. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have graduated from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, and in good standing. Candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year criminal litigation experience. Additional Conditions of Employment: Candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.
Benefits: As an ASA, you are eligible to participate in the County’s health benefits and retirement plans. Please visit the County’s website at Benefits At-A-Glance | Prince George's County (princegeorgescountymd.Additionally, the County offers annual, sick, personal, parental, and holiday leave.

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace