Assistant County Attorney I/II/III, Grade N24/N27/N32
About The Position
The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and representation to County departments, agencies, instrumentalities, boards, commissions, the County Council, and their employees. It also provides legal defense in cases involving Montgomery County and other governmental entities participating in the Montgomery County Self-Insurance Program, including Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College, and the Housing Opportunities Commission, and their employees. The Office is recruiting an attorney for its Division of Health & Human Services, which provides legal advice and representation to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The attorney will provide general counsel and litigation support to DHHS, including representation before the Circuit Court in Child In Need of Assistance (CINA), Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), and Adult Guardianship matters. General counsel work may involve Public Health; Services to End & Prevent Homelessness; Aging & Disability Services; Children, Youth & Family Services; and Behavioral Health & Crisis Services. The role may be filled at Assistant County Attorney I (Grade N24), II (Grade N27), or III (Grade N32). The anticipated hiring ranges are $82,352–$109,643 for Grade N24, $93,653–$132,130 for Grade N27, and $115,139–$177,516 for Grade N32. The listed salary range represents the position’s earning potential.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
- Membership in the Maryland State Bar.
- For Assistant County Attorney III (Grade N32): Four years of professional experience as an attorney, including at least one year of specialized experience involving either local government law or civil litigation in juvenile courts.
- For Assistant County Attorney II (Grade N27): Two years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
- For Assistant County Attorney I (Grade N24): One year of post-degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity.
Responsibilities
- Provide general counsel and litigation support to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Represent DHHS before the Circuit Court in Child In Need of Assistance (CINA), Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), and Adult Guardianship matters.
- Perform legal review and research, try cases, and perform legal office and court work.
- Determine alternative courses of legal action and their impact, and recommend choices.
- Present and argue cases effectively in court, before administrative agencies, and in public hearings and forums.
- Deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with people.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
