Job Description
Salary: $50,000.00 ($24.04/hour) - $55,000.00 ($26.44/hour)
The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the residents of Prince George's County, Maryland. Serving nearly one million residents, the Prince Georges 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 residents to ensure that safe and productive communities thrive within Prince George's County, Maryland.
The Prince Georges County Office of the States Attorney has an opening for a part-time Legal Assistant. The principal function of this employee is to perform a variety of tasks under the general direction and support of States Attorneys, or upper-level management team. A significant aspect of this work involves working effectively and tactfully with people from all socio-economic backgrounds. This position is a permanent part-time exempt position, which means the legal assistant is a political appointment and serves at the pleasure of the States Attorney.
SALARY: $50,000.00 ($24.04/hour) - $55,000.00 ($26.44/hour) (Commensurate with experience)
BENEFITS: As a permanent employee, you are eligible to participate in the Countys health benefits and retirement benefits plans. Please visit the Countys website at Benefits At-A-Glance | Prince George's County (princegeorgescountymd.gov) to review benefits information. Additionally, the County offers annual, sick, personal, parental, and holiday leave.
LOCATION: Upper Marlboro Courthouse - 14735 Main Street, Suite M3406, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
TYPICAL DUTIES:
The Legal Assistant will work with Assistant States Attorneys to perform a full range of legal support activities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to pay strong attention to detail; have strong criminal legal research and writing skills; as well as strong organizational skills.
Typical duties include: Assist with the preparation and filing of motions, notices, memoranda, pleadings and other related legal documents; Gathers information from and updates information in judicial/criminal databases and tracking systems; Conducts research and analyzes data such as statutes, decisions legal articles and codes; Prepares documents from gathered information to be used at all stages of prosecution; Assists in obtaining information from law enforcement or other parties for use in preparing cases before trial; Runs preliminary record and history checks on identified individuals; Regularly communicates with defense attorneys, law enforcement, victims and witnesses related to the cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES:
Bachelors degree strongly preferred; High school or equivalent; Microsoft Office; Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with people; Uses diplomacy and discretion in performing assigned Office duties.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : Candidates must pass a background investigation.
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
HOW TO APPLY : Submit cover letter and resume to:
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