Job Description
Salary
$86,700.00 - $110,326.00 Annually
Location
Towson, MD
Job Type
NON-MERIT
Job Number
01.217 4-2025 LAW
Department
LAW
Opening Date
08/15/2025
This job announcement may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Please submit your resume and writing sample.
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.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
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),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
- Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, or eligible to waive into the bar of the State of Maryland.
Education and Qualifications
- A law degree from an ABA accredited law school with seven (7) to fourteen (14) years of experience.
- Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.
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.
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: Assistant County Attorney II (Litigation) - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
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.
Employer
Baltimore County
Address
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Phone
410-887-3135
Website
http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov
This job announcement may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Please submit your resume and writing sample.
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.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
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),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
- Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, or eligible to waive into the bar of the State of Maryland.
Education and Qualifications
- A law degree from an ABA accredited law school with seven (7) to fourteen (14) years of experience.
- Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.
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.
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: Assistant County Attorney II (Litigation) - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
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.
Employment Benefitsfor Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, j
