Howard County Government · 1 day ago
Entry Level Attorney – State's Attorney Office, District Court
Ellicott City, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$86K/yr - $86K/yrHoward County Government is seeking an Entry Level Attorney for the State's Attorney Office. The role involves prosecuting cases on behalf of the State of Maryland and assisting experienced attorneys in criminal and civil law matters.
CommunitiesNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reviews prospective criminal cases in order to determine adequacy of legal charges; prepares charges for criminal cases
Interviews witnesses, conducts legal research, summons witnesses, obtains documents and otherwise prepares cases for criminal prosecution; prosecutes cases and is an advocate on behalf of the State of Maryland in Howard County Circuit and District Courts
Participates in screening of felony cases at the Circuit Court level; identifies and assesses whether further investigation is needed
Answers inquiries from the public and governmental agencies
Provides legal advice to District Court Commissioner, Howard County Police Department and Maryland State Police
Provides advice and written legal opinions, recommendations, and decisions on complex legal matters
Reviews current statues, periodicals, cases and publications pertaining to recent developments in criminal law; trains and supervises law students and interns assigned to the office; attends intra- and inter-divisional staff conferences
Responds to judicial inquiries and maintains working relationships with Judges and court personnel
Prepares indictments, petitions, pleadings and legal memorandum in complex criminal cases
May prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly statistical reports
May be required to instruct in the Howard County Police Academy
May act as a liaison between the State's Attorney's Office and other agencies, organizations, and committees working in the criminal justice system
Qualification
Required
Law Degree and admitted to the Maryland Bar in good standing
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal and technical documents, statutes, regulations and case law
Ability to write legal documents, memoranda, letters, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, the legal community and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
Knowledge of the principles and practices of criminal prosecution and court law and practices
Skill in interviewing and prosecutorial techniques
Skill in word processing and database programs
Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to exercise good judgment in deciding when to act independently and when to refer situations to a higher authority
Benefits
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis.
GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.
ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.
HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $2500 contingent upon County funding.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE : Employees who have worked for the county for at least twelve (12) months are eligible for twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the qualifying birth of a child, or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care. Leave must be used within the 12 months following the birth or placement.
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, and universal life insurance.
CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.
Company
Howard County Government
Strengthening core priorities such as public safety and education, finding efficiencies within government, exercising sound fiscal management, protecting our environment, and creating a healthier and more vibrant community.
Founded in 1990Columbia, Maryland, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.7MKey Investors
U.S. Department of the Treasury
2021-01-27Grant· $9.7M
Leadership Team
Jessica Cohen Taubman
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John Eckard
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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