Administrative Legal Support Staff

Administrative Legal Support Staff

State's Attorney's Office for Charles County Maryland

The State's Attorney's Office for Charles County is seeking a detail-oriented and professional Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to prosecutors in a fast-paced criminal justice environment. This position plays an important role in case preparation, records management, and serving as a point of contact for law enforcement agencies, victims, witnesses, and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist prosecutors with case preparation, scheduling, and trial support.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Enter, update, and retrieve information in case management systems and databases.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents as assigned.
• Answer and route telephone calls professionally.
• Schedule meetings, court appearances, and appointments.
• Communicate effectively with victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, court staff, attorneys, and members of the public.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Legal, law enforcement, court, or administrative office experience is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to quickly learn specialized software and digital case management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to view objectionable or graphic material related to criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

This position offers an opportunity to support the administration of justice and gain valuable experience within the criminal justice system while serving the citizens of Charles County.

Salary

• Starting at: $54,000

Application Instructions

1. Click “Apply for This Job.”
2. Upload all required documents.
3. Complete application in its entirety.
4. Pass the required typing test.

*Do not write “See Resume” in place of completing application questions.*

Deadline to apply and complete typing test:
Sunday, June 7, 2026 

After submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions for completing the required typing test. Please note: your application will not be considered complete and you will not be considered for an interview, until both the application and typing test have been fully completed and the typing test has been successfully passed.

For questions, contact:

Kristen Schulz

Email: SchulzK@charlescountymd.gov