Assistant Solicitor, PIB (NCS) - Baltimore City Department of Law

Baltimore City • Cocoa, FL

3d • $81,097 - $129,584

About The Position

The Law Department of Baltimore City is seeking a litigation attorney to join its Police Legal affairs Practice Group. The Police Legal Affairs Practice Group is responsible for the full spectrum of diverse legal requirements of the Baltimore Police Department (“BPD”). This team manages an aggressive caseload of civil litigation matters and disciplinary hearings, while also providing advice and counsel to BPD on a variety of strategic and operational matters.

Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and, depending on experience level, experience litigating administrative, civil, and/or criminal matters.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others, including with sworn members of BPD.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• The ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.
• Strong organization and technology skills, including the ability to coordinate and conduct electronic discoveries, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms.
• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and try on behalf of BPD cases against police officers charged with misconduct or policy violations.
• Review investigatory materials compiled in anticipation of the administrative hearings and work closely with BPD’s Public Integrity Bureau to assist investigators as needed in a vertical prosecution model.
• Represent BPD in show cause proceedings filed prior to disciplinary hearings and post-trial appeals of administrative hearing board decisions before the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions to BPD’s Public Integrity Bureau.
• Represent the BPD in Consent Decree implementation and provide advice and counsel in the development of policies, procedures, and legislative agendas relevant to the area of police misconduct investigations and discipline.
• Represent the interests of BPD at hearings before boards, commissions, unions and various public and private organizations and groups.
• Provide routine reports on status of assigned cases.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees