Assistant County Attorney I/II/III, Grade N24/N27/N32

Montgomery County • 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council in all aspects of the government’s operations. The Office is looking for an Assistant County Attorney I/II/III to represent the County Government in tax and procurement matters before State, Federal, and local administrative agencies and courts; draft and review agreements, legislation, regulations, and other legal documents; conduct negotiations; prepare and issues legal opinions; and collects debts owed to the County. The full-time Assistant County Attorney I/II/III for the Office of the County Attorney’s Division of Finance and Procurement will be responsible for but not limited to working in the Office’s Debt Collection Unit and will also act as counsel to various County departments requiring legal advice on procurement, commercial, grant, tax, and finance matters, including representing the County before administrative bodies and State and federal courts, as may be needed. Note: Offsite, evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited university school of law
• Membership in the Maryland State Bar
• Assistant County Attorney III: Thorough four (4) years experience as an attorney, including some specialized (one (1) year) experience involving either local government law or permitting, land development and/or zoning.
• Assistant County Attorney II: Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
• Assistant County Attorney I: One (1) year of post degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in legal areas relevant to the Division of Finance and Procurement, including collections-related matters.
• Trial experience.
• Knowledge of local government law.
• Ability to manage and remain effective when working with complex or challenging legal subject matters.
• Skill in working collaboratively and maintaining professionalism in high-stress or sensitive situations, such as debt collection matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent the County Government in tax and procurement matters before State, Federal, and local administrative agencies and courts
• Draft and review agreements, legislation, regulations, and other legal documents
• Conduct negotiations
• Prepare and issue legal opinions
• Collect debts owed to the County
• Work in the Office’s Debt Collection Unit
• Act as counsel to various County departments requiring legal advice on procurement, commercial, grant, tax, and finance matters
• Represent the County before administrative bodies and State and federal courts, as may be needed

Benefits

• The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience: Assistant County Attorney I : $82,352 - $109,643 Assistant County Attorney II : $93,653 – $137,426 Assistant County Attorney III : $115,139 - $177,744
• Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity.
• The County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law.
• MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability.
• Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree