Post-Conviction Litigation Unit Prosecutor

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The Office is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney to work in the newly formed Post-Conviction Litigation Unit at 120

E. Baltimore Street. The Post-Conviction Litigation Unit defends convictions against collateral post‑conviction claims brought by incarcerated defendants under the Uniform Post Conviction Procedure Act.

• conduct thorough reviews of trial evidence, files, transcripts, and other records
• interview police, attorneys, and civilian witnesses
• research relevant case law
• draft lengthy substantive written responses to post‑conviction petitions
• question witnesses and argue points of fact and law in evidentiary hearings
• attend regular PCLU staff meetings
• collaborate with stakeholders such as executive staff, trial prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses, victims, and victim families to ensure justice persists after the Office obtains a conviction

Candidate must possess a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, research, and critical thinking skills and be detail‑oriented, thorough, collaborative, and fair‑minded. Prior criminal appellate and/or criminal jury trial experience is preferred but not required.

egoicăʰ🛑็ตทรู) These are full‑time positions with an option for scheduled work‑from‑home days. This position is a local government public service position which may qualify for Federal Student Aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

$81,097.00 – $129,584 commensurate with experience

Full range of health insurance provider options, vision insurance, dental insurance, deferred compensation option, life insurance, 10+ paid holidays per year, vacation leave, sick leavealin, and personal leave. The selected candidates will be required to submit to criminal background checks before starting employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice