Assistant County Attorney III - Litigation - Non-Merit

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

About The Position

The Assistant County Attorney III - Litigation position is a non-merit vacancy in the Baltimore County Office of Law, with a regular schedule of 35 hours per week. Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, or designee, the position assists with litigation and operational, transactional, and administrative matters involving Baltimore County government. The attorney conducts civil litigation and appeals on the County’s behalf in state and federal courts, handles discovery and legal research, and prepares and files legal documents. The role also represents the County in administrative proceedings and negotiations, drafts non-litigation documents, advises County officials and agencies, and handles workers’ compensation and self-insurance claims. Candidates must submit a resume and writing sample with the application and proof of required licenses and education.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to the Maryland Bar.
Seven to nine years of post-law-school experience in trial work, legal writing, and/or municipal law, including practice before Circuit and District courts.
Knowledge of the Maryland Rules, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rules for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local law.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with people inside and outside the Law Department.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
Strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with the public and various agencies.
Submit a resume and writing sample with the application.
Submit proof of required licenses, certifications, and education with the application.

Responsibilities

Conduct civil litigation on behalf of Baltimore County government in county, state, federal, and other jurisdictions.
Prosecute and defend civil appeals on behalf of the County, prepare appellate records, and draft appellate briefs.
Conduct legal research and prepare and file briefs, memoranda, discovery materials, motions, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
Conduct discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and requests for production of documents.
Represent the County in administrative proceedings, including hearings before boards, commissions, the Workers’ Compensation Commission, and state and county offices of administrative hearings.
Represent the County in negotiations with unions and public and private organizations and groups.
Draft non-litigation legal documents, including contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, collection letters, and reports related to real estate transactions and tax sale properties.
Defend the County against union grievances and discrimination charges before state and federal agencies, and draft and file position statements in response.
Advise the County Executive, County Administrator, County agencies, and County Council on legal matters.
Appear before the County Council to discuss the legal sufficiency of proposed legislation, as necessary.
Perform other duties within the Office of Law as assigned by the County Attorney or designee.
Handle workers’ compensation cases by reviewing and processing claims, participating in settlement negotiations, recommending loss-control strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, preparing reports, and monitoring program activities.
Investigate, negotiate, and manage claims against the County’s Self Insurance Fund.