County Attorney - Office of the County Attorney

Calvert County Government

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a seasoned, strategic, and solutions-driven County Attorney to lead the Office of the County Attorney. This position serves as the chief legal advisor to County leadership, providing counsel on complex municipal, legislative, and civil matters that influence the County’s long-term success. This position reports directly to the County Administrator; as well as provides legal advice to the Board of County Commissioners. The County Attorney leads and manages all operations of the County’s legal office, including supervising attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. They advise and represent the Board of County Commissioners, departments, boards, and agencies on legal and policy issues. The role involves developing and reviewing contracts, resolutions, ordinances, and legal opinions, and coordinating and overseeing outside counsel to ensure effective representation in litigation and specialized matters. The County Attorney also directs legislative affairs, drafting legislation, preparing testimony, and advancing the County’s legislative agenda with state and regional partners, while mitigating risk by anticipating legal and operational challenges and developing strategic, preventative solutions.

Requirements

A collaborative leader who can balance legal precision with strategic insight
Strong understanding of municipal law, public policy, and government operations
Exceptional communication and analytical skills, with the ability to advise decision-makers under pressure
Proven experience managing complex legal projects and staff
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience, including significant management experience in government or related civil practice
License to practice law in the State of Maryland required
Subject to background investigation

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all operations of the County’s legal office, including supervising attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
Advise and represent the Board of County Commissioners, departments, boards, and agencies on legal and policy issues
Develop and review contracts, resolutions, ordinances, and legal opinions
Coordinate and oversee outside counsel and ensures effective representation in litigation and specialized matters
Direct legislative affairs—drafting legislation, preparing testimony, and advancing the County’s legislative agenda with state and regional partners
Mitigate risk by anticipating legal and operational challenges and developing strategic, preventative solutions