Legislative Attorney

Prince George's County, Maryland; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government seeks a Legislative Attorney (Administrative Specialist 1G, G-grade 29) to receive and evaluate drafting requests from Council Members, Legislative Aides, the Council Administrator, and other County offices, preparing requests in proper bill format using legally effective language.

The incumbent reviews bills, resolutions, and Committee amendments for format and legislative adequacy, independently and with staff, ensuring codification consistency and practical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in legal research.

Responsibilities

• Receives and evaluates requests for legislative drafting from Council Members and staff.
• Prepares requests in proper bill format using legally effective language.
• Reviews bills, resolutions, and amendments for format and legislative adequacy.
• Works with staff and officers to ensure consistency with codification standards.

Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Council is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Legislative Attorney (Administrative Specialist 1G, Ggrade 29) position in the County Council Legislative Officers Division. This is a direct hire position being advertised to attract qualified candidates.

About The Position

The incumbent receives and evaluates requests for legislative drafting submitted by Council Members, Legislative Aides, the Council Administrator, the Deputy Council Administrator, and other County offices and prepares such requests in proper bill format using legally effective language and ensuring consistency with codification standards. The incumbent also reviews bills, resolutions, and Committee amendments for format and legislative adequacy, independently and/or in conjunction with other legal staff or legislative officers.

About The Agency

All legislative powers of the County are vested in the County Council. In addition, the County Council sits as the District Council on zoning and land use matters, and as the Board of Health on health policy matters.

Examples of Work

• Maintains extensive knowledge of legislative procedures, rules of drafting, and council policy for the preparation, enactment, and publication of Council legislation.
• Has a capacity for literary and legal criticism to ensure bills written by others are in keeping with council formats and, if adopted, will serve the legal purposes sought by the legislation.
• Participates effectively in council and committee sessions; provides resourceful staff input for proposed and pending legislation; serves as staff member for a standing committee of the Council.
• Works with Committee Directors, staff of the Office of Audits and Investigations, and other Council professional staff, as necessary, in the design, implementation, and reporting of all studies and work products.
• Establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with agency and program personnel throughout the County, subject matter experts from other jurisdictions in the State and region, as well as representatives from relevant State and National professional organizations.
• Possesses working knowledge of modern budgeting techniques and principles.
• Effectively oversees and manages the work of subordinate budget and policy analysts assigned to the various studies and analyses.
• Attends all budget work sessions and is responsible for ensuring that all subordinate budget and policy analysts adequately cover all important issues related to their assigned budget review tasks.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but within the general category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in legal research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate
• Experience with Public Policy and/or County Government
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience with Legislative drafting
• Budget analyst experience

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: Late August 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass public safety preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace