The Prince George’s County Office of the State’s Attorney has openings for experienced Assistant State’s Attorneys (ASA) to join its staff of over two hundred attorneys and support staff. The State’s Attorney’s Office is charged with servicing the interest of the citizens of Prince George’s County, Maryland. With over 900,000 citizens, Assistant State’s Attorneys are responsible for safeguarding the community through the investigation and prosecution of criminal matters that occur within the County’s borders.

These are exempt positions, meaning the Assistant State’s Attorney is a political appointment and serves at the pleasure of the State’s Attorney.

 TYPICAL DUTIES:

The State’s Attorney’s Office seeks experienced attorneys to investigate and prosecute serious misdemeanor and felony cases in the Circuit Court of Maryland. Applicants must be thoroughly familiar with and comprehend the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, and applicable case and statutory law.

Typical duties for experienced ASAs include:

• Reviewing criminal charging documents and providing direction to law enforcement during investigations;
• Complying with discovery obligations;
• Preparing cases to be presented in court;
• Drafting and arguing pre-trial and post-trial motions; and
• Clearly and logically presenting facts and evidence to a judge or jury during trial