Assistant State's Attorney: Special Assistant United States Attorney
Job Description
Main Purpose of the Position
The Assistant State’s Attorney (“ASA”) for the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office (“SAO”) will be cross designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) for the District of Maryland to work out of the Greenbelt office of the United States Attorney’s Office (“USAO”) and will prosecute state firearms, violent crimes, and gang cases federally. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services (GOCPYVS) supports this limited term grant-funded vacancy. Grant funds received support compensation wages (salary) and medical benefits only; subject to change based on available funding.
Upcoming funding period: FY 2024: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024; Salary: $ 81,169 - $87,408
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor degree, be licensed in the State of Maryland to practice law and have three (3) years – six (6) years of
post-graduate legal experience that includes jury trial practice experience. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The SAUSA will work closely and coordinate with the Prince George’s County SAO, other state prosecutors’ offices, local police departments, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF"), the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), and federal and state task forces to identify individual and organizational targets warranting prosecution for federal violent crime, firearms, and gang-related conduct.
The SAUSA will be expected to assist in both the investigation and prosecution (including extensive grand jury, pre-trial, and trial work) of a variety of firearms, narcotics, and violent crimes, including, but not limited to: (1) firearms trafficking, (2) "straw purchasing", (3) prohibited persons, (4) use of firearms in relation to violent and drug trafficking crimes, and (5) gang related offenses.
In addition, the SAUSA will work closely with the United States Attorney's Office's designated Maryland Exile/PSN Coordinator and working groups to serve as a legal advisor as cases are identified for prosecution in federal and/or state jurisdictions.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possess an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and agency staff.
Possess an ability to work with various levels of local, state, and federal government.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess an ability to work effectively with a diverse variety of persons and groups.
Possess an ability to write and present critical, technical, and evaluation reports.
Possess the ability to provide assistance in a service oriented, customer focused fashion.
Possess the ability to work as a team player.
Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a background investigation
Must pass a drug screen
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. Selected candidate for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Prince George’s County Government is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the State’s Attorney’s Office ADA Program Manager, Debra Arrington, 301-952-3500.
Company Description
The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the citizens of Prince George's County, Maryland. Serving nearly one million residents, the Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office protects the community through the prosecution of criminal matters. Our team is committed to fulfilling our mission with a thoughtful and impartial application of the law. We reaffirm the standards set by law-abiding citizens to ensure that safe and productive communities thrive within Prince George's County, Maryland.
Mission
"To seek JUSTICE for all through firm, fair and consistent prosecutions with the highest level of integrity and professionalism."
About Us
The employees of the Office of the State’s Attorney are responsible for prosecuting people who are accused of committing crimes in the county. Without prosecutors, every single person accused of a crime would go free. The main role of a prosecutor is to ensure that JUSTICE is done for the victims of crime, as well as, the community at large. During a trial, prosecutors must persuade a judge or a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the person accused of committing the crime is guilty.
The Office of the State’s Attorney's is the largest law firm in Prince George's County, MD. Our agency is structured similar to any private enterprise. Positions include Human Resources, Finance, Communications, Technology, Project Management, Clerical & Administrative Support, etc. We also have legal positions that include Lawyers (called Prosecutors, Assistant State’s Attorneys or ASAs), Paralegals, Law Clerks, Investigators, and Victim Witness Coordinators.
The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the citizens of Prince George's County, Maryland. Serving nearly one million residents, the Prince George’s County State's Attorney's Office protects the community through the prosecution of criminal matters. Our team is committed to fulfilling our mission with a thoughtful and impartial application of the law. We reaffirm the standards set by law-abiding citizens to ensure that safe and productive communities thrive within Prince George's County, Maryland.\r\n\r\nMission\r\n"To seek JUSTICE for all through firm, fair and consistent prosecutions with the highest level of integrity and professionalism."\r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nThe employees of the Office of the State’s Attorney are responsible for prosecuting people who are accused of committing crimes in the county. Without prosecutors, every single person accused of a crime would go free. The main role of a prosecutor is to ensure that JUSTICE is done for the victims of crime, as well as, the community at large. During a trial, prosecutors must persuade a judge or a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the person accused of committing the crime is guilty.\r\n\r\nThe Office of the State’s Attorney's is the largest law firm in Prince George's County, MD. Our agency is structured similar to any private enterprise. Positions include Human Resources, Finance, Communications, Technology, Project Management, Clerical & Administrative Support, etc. We also have legal positions that include Lawyers (called Prosecutors, Assistant State’s Attorneys or ASAs), Paralegals, Law Clerks, Investigators, and Victim Witness Coordinators.