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The Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City is committed to accountability, professionalism, and transparency in the pursuit of justice. Our work focuses on restoring community trust, holding violent offenders accountable, and helping ensure Baltimore’s communities are safe.
We seek qualified candidates with diverse experiences, talents, backgrounds and perspectives who will embrace our mission, uplift our values, and join us in our pursuit of justice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The BCSAO is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, familial or marital status, disability, or genetic information.
Position Types
Explore roles across the State’s Attorney’s Office and how each contributes to prosecuting cases and supporting the Baltimore community.
Attorney (Assistant State’s Attorney)
A career as an Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) is designed for those attorneys committed to public service and the pursuit of justice. ASAs handle adult prosecutions and juvenile delinquency hearings for crimes in Baltimore City. Entry-level positions are typically filled by recent law school graduates, judicial law clerks, and members of the BCSAO Honors Law Clerk Program. Entry level ASAs must be members of the Maryland State Bar.
Non-Attorney
Join a team of over 200 administrative and support staff who keep the office running effectively. These roles support casework, operations, and coordination across units, helping ensure services and prosecutions move forward efficiently. Non-attorney positions play a critical role in supporting attorneys and maintaining the day-to-day functions of the office.
Law Clerk
Law Clerks work closely with Assistant State’s Attorneys on investigations, hearings, and trials. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting motions, and supporting case preparation. Each Law Clerk is assigned to one of the trial units. This full-time, benefited position is open to 1L/2L/3L law students, recent graduates, and newly admitted attorneys. Law Clerks are frequently considered for open Assistant State’s Attorney roles.
Internship
Law Student and undergraduate interns gain firsthand experience in a prosecutor’s office while supporting a single unit for the duration of the internship. This unpaid program is designed to cultivate interest in public service and build a pipeline of future employees committed to the mission of the office. Students seeking academic credit are encouraged to apply and must provide any required authorization or verification forms from their educational institution. Interns must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. In some cases, based on office needs, interns may divide their time between two units. Applications for Summer 2027 internships will open on February 1, 2027.
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Application Process
Learn how to apply for positions at the State's Attorney's Office.
Browse Open Positions
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Submit Application
Complete the online application. Upload your resume and any other required documents.
Application Review
Submitted applications will be carefully reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted.