Assistant States Attorney II - Juvenile job in Frederick, MD

Closing Date: 24th April, 2024

Description:

Job Information:
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; full benefits

This professional position is assigned to the Juvenile Division of the State's Attorney's Office, with responsibility for presenting assigned cases and trial work in the Juvenile Court as well as Circuit Court litigation of youth charged as adults. This position must coordinate investigations with law enforcement investigating crimes committed by juveniles with a particular focus sexual offenses. This position is supervised by the Chief Assistant State's Attorney (Juvenile).

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Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Preform All Case Preparation and Litigation for Juvenile Matters
Analyze juvenile charging documents for appropriate charges and evidentiary needs for trial
Assist law enforcement and multi-disciplinary teams in the resolution of crimes against children which involve juvenile perpetrators; prosecute these cases in court as well as handling all pre-charge options for these youth
Follow cases from petition through adjudication, violations of probation, and review hearings if applicable
Prepare for disposition hearings which requires multiple communications with the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services case managers and defense counsel, as well as review of psychological and psychiatric evaluations and disposition reports from counselors, school officials, etc.
Assist & provide legal advice and training to police agencies regarding charging decisions, including school resource officers, patrol officers and detectives calling for guidance
Litigate cases from charging through sentencing of youth charged as adults (felony prosecution in Circuit Court)
Litigate waiver and transfer hearings to or from adult jurisdiction when appropriate
Litigate shelter and detention hearings as well as bond reviews for juveniles charged as adults
Litigate adult violation of probation matters and adult felony matters as assigned
Negotiate resolutions for juvenile respondents and victims with law enforcement pre-charge, and with our diversion programs as well as after petition in the courtroom
Draft plea offers, pleadings, consent orders, and/or court orders
Participate in community education events and public speaking on behalf of the office
Perform other related duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Requirements:
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Graduation from an accredited law school
Current Bar Admission in the State of Maryland
Minimum 2 years of work experience in criminal Law, litigation, case analysis, trial preparation and preparation of criminal and/or juvenile court documents

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of legal principles and procedures
Experience with juvenile witnesses
Experience working with victims and or perpetrators of sexual offenses
Ability to effectively evaluate and try a case
Ability to effectively obtain information through interview, interrogation
Ability to conduct legal research
Ability to make quick and well-reasoned case decisions under pressured circumstances
Discretion and good judgment in working with sensitive information, with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, attorneys and others in the judicial system and the general public
Ability to give knowledgeable and practical advice to individuals who are emotionally distraught
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear, accurate case files

Preference May Be Given For

Law Experience as A Litigating Criminal or Juvenile Law Attorney in The State of Maryland
Experience communicating and working with families in crisis
Experience working on issues related to sexual violence and offending
Bilingual skills in Spanish

Physical Requirments/Working Conditions:

While working in this position, the employee is frequently sitting, lifting up to 20 pounds and making repetitive motions
While working in this position, the employee is constantly indoors

Additional Information / Examination Process

This position is subject to random drug testing, to include testing for marijuana
As a representative of the people of A Government Entity, it is imperative that the Assistant State's Attorney maintain competent and professional relations with the public
This position will be full-time without a private practice

Kind of Examination (may Include):

An Evaluation of Experience and Training
One or more interviews
Pre-employment drug test, to include testing for marijuana
Pre-employment background investigation conducted by the State's Attorney's Office