Assistant Solicitor, Litigation/Condemnation (NCS) - Baltimore City Department of Law

Baltimore City•Cocoa, FL

12d•$110,000 - $133,471

About The Position

The Baltimore City Law Department is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its Defensive Litigation/Land Use Practice Group. The role handles legal matters related to condemnation (eminent domain), with zoning and planning, environmental law, construction, demolition, rehabilitation of property, and transactional matters also identified as relevant areas. The position requires strong research and writing skills and the ability to handle community meetings and hearings before zoning bodies. Candidates must hold a law degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to the Maryland Bar. At least three years of experience in zoning, land use, and transactional matters, including purchases, sales, and leasing, is required. The position requires completing a mandatory six-month probation. A financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Candidates under final consideration for positions identified as positions of trust must successfully complete the required criminal background check and/or fingerprinting authorization process.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland.
At least 3 years of experience in zoning, land use, and transactional matters, including purchases, sales, and leasing.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and statutes.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
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.
Willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and/or fingerprinting process if required for a position of trust.

Nice To Haves

Experience in condemnation (eminent domain).
Experience in zoning and planning, environmental law, construction, demolition, or rehabilitation of property.
Experience in transactional matters.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Ability to handle community meetings and hearings before zoning bodies.

Responsibilities

Handle legal matters involving condemnation (eminent domain).
Address legal matters involving zoning and planning, environmental law, construction, demolition, and rehabilitation of property.
Handle transactional matters such as purchases, sales, and leasing.
Conduct legal research and prepare written work.
Handle community meetings and hearings before zoning bodies.
Manage and prioritize multiple complex matters and tasks while meeting deadlines.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with people inside and outside the Law Department, the public, and various agencies.
Complete required financial disclosure within 30 days of hire.