Public Sector Labor & Employment Attorney

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Law Department is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group. Qualified candidates should have litigation experience and enjoy appearing in court and administrative proceedings.

Strong advocacy, research and writing skills, and knowledge of employment and labor law are essential. The role involves defending the City's interests across employment matters, gathering documents, preparing strategies, and advising on employment-related policies.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Maryland bar admission is required.
• At least 3 years of litigation experience, including actual trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead defense of the City's interests in employment matters.
• Gather relevant documents and electronic information across the City.
• Investigate facts and develop litigation strategy.
• Draft motions, pleadings and position statements.
• Prepare fact and expert witnesses and take depositions.
• Appear before EEOC, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy skills

Research & writing

Employment law knowledge

Organizational skills

Court appearances

Education

Law degree

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Electronic discovery

Job description

Baltimore City Law Department is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group. Qualified candidates should have litigation experience and enjoy appearing in court and administrative proceedings.

Strong advocacy, research and writing skills, and knowledge of employment and labor law are essential. The role involves defending the City's interests across employment matters, gathering documents, preparing strategies, and advising on employment-related policies.