Jobs & Internship Opportunities – Calvert States Attorney New

Employment

Current & recurring positions

Professional opportunities supporting prosecution, victims, court operations and the administration of justice.

Assistant State’s Attorney

Assistant State’s Attorneys prosecute criminal and serious traffic cases in the District and Circuit Courts. Applicants must be admitted to the Maryland Bar or awaiting admission. Trial experience is preferred but not required.

Victim/Witness Advocate

Victim Witness Advocates receive specialized training and work directly with a prosecutor on every case, making referrals to partner agencies, coordinating emergency services, accompanying victims to court, and assisting with Victim Impact Statements.

Legal Support Staff

Legal Secretaries, Office Assistants, Paralegals and Digital Evidence Coordinators support both the Circuit Court and District Court divisions. Positions are posted as they become available.

Internships

Internship opportunities

Law School Interns (Rule 19-220 Student Attorneys)

Law students who qualify under Maryland Rule 19-220 may appear in court under the supervision of an Assistant State’s Attorney. Interns assist with case preparation, legal research, motions and trial work in both the District and Circuit Courts.

Undergraduate & Criminal Justice Interns

Undergraduate interns assist with case file preparation, digital evidence organization, victim/witness notification and community outreach projects. Internships are available during the fall, spring and summer semesters and may be taken for academic credit.

High School & Job Shadow Opportunities

Students interested in the criminal justice system may arrange a courtroom observation or job shadow day with a prosecutor. Requests should be made in advance through the Office.

Application

How to apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and (for attorney and law student applicants) a writing sample to the division you are interested in. Please indicate the position or internship term you are applying for.

Office Locations

Circuit Court Division

175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland · ext. 2369 · Fax: 410-535-2436

District Court Division

200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland · ext. 2494 · Fax: 410-535-6459