Posting Date: May 12, 2023 Closing Date: Open/Continuous
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General/Special Assistant US Attorney Position Type: Contractual
Salary: The salary range is based on a multitude of factors including applicable personnel rules, regulations and guidelines.
Location:
200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland (OAG)
36 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland (USAO Baltimore) 6406 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770 (USAO Greenbelt)
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for contractual positions in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, violent felonies, including serial robberies and home invasions, as well as homicides. The prosecutors will be cross-designated as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) for the District of Maryland and will work either out of the Office of the Attorney General (in the Organized Crime Unit), the Baltimore Office of the United States Attorney, or the Greenbelt Office of the United States Attorney. These attorneys will coordinate and collaborate on state and federal investigations and prosecutions, and will work closely with local police departments, federal law enforcement agencies—including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)—and federal and state task forces to identify and prosecute individuals and organizations responsible for committing gun, gang, and drug crimes, and acts of violence throughout the State of Maryland.
The attorneys 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) racketeeringand gang related offenses, (2) use of firearms in furtherance of violent and drug trafficking crimes, (3) illegal firearms possession and firearms trafficking offenses, and (4) acts of violence including robberies and homicides. In addition, the attorneys will work closely with the United States Attorney's Office's designated Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator and working groups to serve as a legal advisor as cases are identified for prosecution in federal and/or state jurisdictions.
Employment Benefits: Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a J. D. degree, be admitted to a State bar, and have at least one full year of litigation experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in criminal investigations and prosecutions. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement are essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – SAUSA" in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.