Assistant County Attorney I - Transactions (Real Estate Compliance) - Non-Merit

Baltimore County, MD•Towson, MD

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, or designee(s),assists with litigation, operational, transactional and administrative matters concerning Baltimore County's acquisition (including condemnation) and disposition of real property. The Baltimore County Office of Law has an attorney opening in the Real Estate Compliance Unit of the Transactions Practice Group. Real Estate Compliance advises all County agencies on, and handles, real estate acquisition and disposition by the County. These may include drafting and reviewing legal documents, as well as negotiating terms, overseeing and reviewing title abstracts and commitment letters, and working with title companies and others to complete real estate transactions. Qualified candidates should have an interest in educating clients and improving current acquisition and disposition processes and efficiency.

Requirements

A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland
Zero (0) to three (3) years of transactional and/or real estate/title review experience, and/or experience with business and/or municipal law
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws.
Knowledge of County best practices and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.
Strong writing and drafting skills.
Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Office of Law).
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.
A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Responsibilities

Drafts and reviews various legal documents that are related to the acquisition and disposition of real property on behalf of the County, including but not limited to, contracts, deeds, leases, easements, title abstracts and commitments, and other real estate documents.
Conducts legal research as necessary.
Attends Dry Run, Work Session and County Council meetings as required by the Chief of Real Estate Compliance or the County Attorney.
Provides legal assistance to various County agencies in negotiating complex real estate transactions. Advises the County Executive, the County Administrative Officer, County departments, offices and agencies and the County Council on legal matters related to real estate, as necessary.
Handle condemnations, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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