A non-merit vacancy exists in the State's Attorney Office for Baltimore County with full County benefits, which includes affordable healthcare, paid sick and vacation days and paid holidays.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interestedtransfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s), certifications and/or education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.
Essential Job Duties- May be responsible for preparing cases to be charged by Grand Jury or Circuit Court Criminal Information.
- Prepares various documents and correspondence in an electronic Case Management System.
- Gathers and compiles information for attorney work product.
- Helps with all of the other office-wide Law Clerk duties.
- Does research for attorneys.
- Creates and prepares collateral and bail review files.
- Prepares court rooms with AV equipment for upcoming trials.
Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Required Qualifications
Must currently be enrolled in law school (evening classes).
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Law Clerk - State's Attorney - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s), certifications and/or education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position.
EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants meeting required qualifications may be assessed for typing speed and proficiency in: computer file management, Windows introductory skills, and Microsoft Word.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
The work of this position is primarily sedentary, with occasional bending and light lifting to perform tasks associated with office work.
Character Requirement
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.Employment Type: NON MERIT