Assistant County Attorney III - Litigation - Non-Merit

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government seeks an experienced Assistant County Attorney III – Litigation to support the Office of Law. The role involves civil litigation for the County in Circuit and District Courts, and in the U.S.

District Court for the District of Maryland, plus handling appellate proceedings and complex legal documents. Under supervision of the County Attorney or designee, you will also engage in negotiations with unions, advise county executives, and represent the County in

Qualifications

• ABA-accredited law degree required.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar required.
• 7–9 years of post-law school experience in trial work, legal writing, and/or municipal law before Circuit and District courts.

Responsibilities

• Litigate civil matters for Baltimore County in state and federal courts.
• Handle civil appeals and prepare records and briefs for appellate courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs, memos, and discovery tools.
• Represent the County in administrative proceedings and negotiations with unions.
• Draft contracts, deeds, leases, and other non-litigation documents.
• Oversee workers’ compensation matters and settlements.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal writing

Communication

Municipal law

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Maryland Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

This job posting may close at any time.

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.

General Overview

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney or designee(s), assistswith litigation, operational, transactional and administrative matters concerning Baltimore County government.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts civil litigation on behalf of the Baltimore County government in the Circuit Court and District Court for Baltimore County, and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and courts in other jurisdictions.
• Prosecute and defend civil appeals on behalf of the Baltimore County government in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the Maryland Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals (any Circuit), and the Supreme Court of the United States. Prepares the record and prepares any appellate briefs for any civil appeal.
• Conducts legal research as necessary for litigation matters.
• Prepares and files briefs, memoranda of law, discovery tools, motions, settlement agreements and other legal documents necessary to conduct civil litigation.
• Conducts discovery in civil litigation cases, including but not limited to depositions, interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and other discovery tools.
• Attends and represents the interests of the County in any administrative proceedings, including, but not limited to hearing before boards, commissions, the worker’s compensation commission, and the State and County Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Attends and represents the interests of the County in any negotiations with unions and various public and private organizations and groups.
• Drafts and prepares various legal documents that are not related to litigation, including but not limited to, contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, collection letters and reports related to real estate transactions and tax sale properties.
• Defends the Baltimore County government against union grievance and/or charges of discrimination before state and federal agencies charged with enforcing anti-discrimination laws. Drafts and files position statements outlining the County’s response to union grievances and/or charges of discrimination.
• Advises the County Executive, the County Administrator, County agencies and the County Council on legal matters, as necessary.
• Appears before the County Council, as necessary, to discuss the legal sufficiency of proposed legislation.
• Performs all other duties within the Office of Law as assigned by the County Attorney (or his/her designee)
• Under general supervision, handles workers’ compensation cases, including reviewing and processing claims, participating in settlement negotiations, recommending loss control strategies, ensuring program conformance to applicable laws and regulations, preparing required reports, and monitoring and evaluating the program activities to ensure the delivery of quality services. In addition, conducts adjusting activities on behalf of the self-insured employer, to include investigating, negotiating, and managing claims against the County's Self Insurance Fund.

Required Qualifications

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

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.

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:
ATN: Assistant County Attorney III - Litigation
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.

Medical Examination

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.