Assistant Solicitor, Labor and Employment (NCS) - Baltimore City Department of Law

Baltimore City•Cocoa, FL

13d•$82,500 - $133,471

About The Position

The Baltimore City Department of Law is seeking a qualified attorney to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group. The role focuses primarily on defending the City in employment disputes in court and before administrative agencies, with the remainder of the work involving legal opinions and guidance on employment policies and employee-specific issues. Candidates should have litigation experience and enjoy advocacy in court and administrative proceedings. Excellent advocacy, research, and writing skills are required; substantive knowledge of state and federal employment law and traditional labor law is a plus. The position requires a law degree from an accredited law school, admission to the Maryland Bar, at least three years of litigation experience including actual trial experience examining witnesses, and federal court admission or eligibility for immediate admission. The role includes a mandatory six-month probation period. A financial disclosure is required within 30 days of hire. Candidates under final consideration for positions of trust must successfully complete the required criminal background check and/or fingerprinting.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland.
At least 3 years of litigation experience, including actual trial experience examining witnesses.
Must be sworn in federal court or eligible for immediate swearing-in if selected.
Working knowledge of the Maryland Rules, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rules for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
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 interpersonal skills for working with the public and various agencies.
Strong technology skills, including electronic discovery coordination and conduct, Microsoft Office proficiency, and familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw.
Willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.
Strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Substantive knowledge of state and federal employment law.
Knowledge of traditional labor law.

Responsibilities

Lead the defense of the City’s interests in a wide range of employment matters.
Identify and gather relevant or responsive documents and electronic information, including materials distributed across the City.
Investigate facts and develop litigation strategy.
Research and draft motions, pleadings, and position statements.
Identify and prepare fact and expert witnesses.
Take and defend depositions.
Participate in administrative fact-finding before the EEOC, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, and Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement.
Regularly update supervising attorneys on matter status.
Examine witnesses at civil service hearings, internal grievances, and trial.
Provide legal opinions and guidance to the City and its agencies regarding employment-related policies.
Provide legal guidance on employee-specific issues as they arise.