Description:

What you will do:
The Department of the County Attorney is seeking a professional with a track record of success as a legal counsel. As the Assistant County Attorney, you will provide expert opinion to A Government Entity stakeholders. Your advisory duties create preventative measures ensuring compliance and protection by law. As a subject matter expert, you will appear before the District and Circuit Court of A Government Entity to protect the County's interests.

Essential Duties:

Resolve legal issues to ensure County complies with federal, state, and local laws. Negotiate to resolve disputes, conflicts, and lawsuits.
Lead hearings and proceedings. Litigate cases before District, Circuit, and Appellate Courts of Maryland.
Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, legislation, and legal documents. Protect the legal interests of the County with preventative and remedial measures.
Mentor legal staff and develop training and legal educational programs.
Foster collaboration and provide learning opportunities. Facilitate a supportive work environment.
Independently ensure all work is complete and timely to achieve department goals. Review work of others to ensure that organizational standards are met.
Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

How You Will Succeed
Your Skills

Legal Analysis (Advanced)
Legal Consultation (Advanced)

Your Strengths

Service Excellence
Decision Making
Collaborating with Others
Digital Literacy
Continuous Learning
Negotiating
Organizational Awareness
Thinking Strategically
Writing Skills

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience:

Juris doctorate degree and admission to practice law in the state of Maryland
Three or more years of related experience
A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

Licenses:
Member in good standing of the of Maryland State Bar

Additional Information:

Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.