Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore, MD

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Baltimore, MD

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Organization: The Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU)
Job Title: VOP (Violation of Probation) Prosecutor
Experience: Prior felony criminal jury trial experience required, must possess a juris doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland

Salary Range: $77,191+ commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full range of health insurance provider options, vision insurance, dental insurance, deferred compensation option, life insurance, 10+ paid holidays per year, vacation leave, sick leave, and personal leave.

Position Description:

- Responsible for handling all types of post-trial collateral matters within the CIU, specifically the VOP sub-unit
- Review and manage post-trial cases, including violations of probation, select coram nobis petitions, select post-convictions, select sentencing modifications, expungements, and all hearings related to post-trial rights
- Prepare and handle cases on the collateral dockets of all thirty-five circuit court judges
- Identify and obtain relevant materials for collateral cases
- Contact victims and witnesses as needed
- Prepare written post-trial responses
- Engage in peer case reviews
- Attend regular CIU staff meetings
- Conduct research on relevant case law
- Prepare and follow up on cases

Requirements:

- Must possess a juris doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland
- Highly organized and able to work independently in a high pressure environment
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Prior felony criminal jury trial experience required

Salary and Benefits:

- Full-time position with a salary range of $77,191+ commensurate with experience
- Eligible for Federal Student Aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Comprehensive benefits package including various health insurance options, vision and dental insurance, deferred compensation, life insurance, and paid time off for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days

Application Process:

- Interested applicants should email a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to **** with the subject line "CIU VOP Prosecutor"
- In the body of the email, please indicate the position for which you are applying: CIU VOP Prosecutor
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

The Conviction Integrity Unit VOP Prosecutor position is a non-supervisory role within the CIU, which is a sub-unit of the organization. The primary objective of this role is to review and manage post-trial cases, specifically those related to violations of probation. The successful candidate will have prior felony criminal jury trial experience and possess a juris doctor degree, as well as being licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $77,191+ commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities of the Conviction Integrity Unit VOP Prosecutor include preparing and handling cases on the collateral dockets of all thirty-five circuit court judges, identifying and obtaining relevant materials for collateral cases, contacting victims and witnesses as needed, and engaging in peer case reviews. The successful candidate will also be responsible for attending regular CIU staff meetings, conducting research on relevant case law, and preparing and following up on cases.

To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a juris doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, able to work independently in a high pressure environment, and a team player with strong communication skills. Prior felony criminal jury trial experience is required.

In addition to a competitive salary, the selected candidate will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including various health insurance options, vision and dental insurance, deferred compensation, life insurance, and paid time off for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal days. This position also qualifies for Federal Student Aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

To apply, interested candidates should email a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to **** with the subject line "CIU VOP Prosecutor". In the body of the email, please indicate the position for which you are applying: CIU VOP Prosecutor. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

In summary, the Conviction Integrity Unit VOP Prosecutor position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment within the CIU. Interested applicants should possess a juris doctor degree, be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, and have prior felony criminal jury trial experience. This is a non-supervisory position within the organization, with the primary responsibility of managing post-trial cases related to violations of probation. Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the criminal justice system as a CIU VOP Prosecutor.