Assistant County Attorney III, Child Welfare - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a lawyer to join the Office of Law as a Non-Merit attorney. Under general supervision, you will assist with litigation, focusing on child welfare cases, and handle filings, research, and testimony in state and federal courts.

Required is a law degree from an ABA-accredited school with 7–9 years of post‑law‑school experience and Maryland bar admission. The role emphasizes independent work, timely deadlines, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Law degree from ABA-accredited school and 7–9 years' post-law-school experience.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar is required.
• Experience in trial work, legal writing, or municipal practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigate civil matters on behalf of Baltimore County, mainly child welfare cases.
• Perform legal research and prepare court filings and orders in circuit and district courts.
• Prepare and present testimony and evidence in contested hearings.
• Provide general legal advice and respond to subpoenas as needed.
• Coordinate with the County Attorney and other staff to manage caseloads.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Multitasking

Independence

Professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA accredited)

Maryland Bar admission

Tools

MDEC

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

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.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

General Overview

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney or designee(s), assists with litigation, specifically child welfare cases.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts civil litigation on behalf of the Baltimore County government in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, primarily presenting child welfare cases.


• Conducts legal research as necessary.


• Prepares and files proposed court orders, pleadings, reports, and proposed exhibits on MDEC (Maryland Electronic Court System); prepares and presents witness testimony and evidence in contested hearings.


• Provides general legal advice, staffing cases, and responds to subpoenas.


• Performs all other duties within the Office of Law as assigned by the County Attorney (or his/her designee)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Maryland Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as the Local Rules for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.


• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local law.


• Knowledge of County best practices and procedures.


• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.


• Communicate with exceptional oral and written communication.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Law Department).


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.


• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.


• A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.


• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.


• Strong technology skills, including the ability to coordinate and conduct electronic discovery, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.


• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Education and Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school and seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience, post law-school, in trial work, legal writing, and/or municipal law and practice before Circuit and District courts.


• Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required

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.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. 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: ACA III, Child Welfare - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.