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

Baltimore City•Cocoa, FL

13d•$98,359 - $157,302•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Department of Baltimore City is seeking a highly qualified and seasoned attorney to join its Labor and Employment Practice Group. Qualified candidates will have extensive litigation/labor & employment experience and should enjoy appearing as an advocate 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 preferred.

Requirements

Have a law degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.
Must be sworn-in federal court or eligible for immediate swearing-in if selected for the position.
Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including actual trial experience, examining witnesses.
Working knowledge of the Maryland Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as the 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 others (inside and outside the Law Department).
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
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 technology skills, including the ability to coordinate and conduct electronic discovery, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.
A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Nice To Haves

Substantive knowledge of state and federal employment law and traditional labor law is preferred.

Responsibilities

Defend the City’s interests in a wide range of employment matters.
Identify and gather relevant or responsive documents and electronic information.
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 the Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement.
Regularly update supervising attorneys on the status of matters.
Examine witnesses at civil service hearings, internal grievances, and trial.
Provide legal opinions and guidance to the City and its agencies on employment-related policies.
Provide legal guidance regarding employee-specific issues as they arise.