Baltimore County Government

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Please attach a resume, writing sample and transcript to your application. 

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. 

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications, and/or Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney or designee(s), assists with litigation, operational, transactional and administrative matters concerning Baltimore County government.

• Conducts civil litigation on behalf of the Baltimore County government in the Circuit Court and District Court for Baltimore County, and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and courts in other jurisdictions.
• Prosecutes and defends civil appeals on behalf of the Baltimore County government in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the Maryland Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals (any Circuit), and the Supreme Court of the United States: prepares the record and prepares any appellate briefs for any civil appeal. 
• Conducts legal research as necessary for litigation matters.
• Prepares and files briefs, memoranda of law, discovery tools, motions, settlement agreements and other legal documents necessary to conduct civil litigation.
• Conducts discovery in civil litigation cases, including but not limited to depositions, interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and other discovery tools.
• Attends and represents the interests of the County in any administrative proceedings, including, but not limited to hearing before boards, commissions, the worker’s compensation commission, and the State and County Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Attends and represents the interests of the County in any negotiations with unions and various public and private organizations and groups.
• Drafts and prepares various legal documents that are not related to litigation, including but not limited to, contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, collection letters and reports related to real estate transactions and tax sale properties.
• Defends the Baltimore County government against union grievance and/or charges of discrimination before state and federal agencies charged with enforcing anti-discrimination laws. 
• Drafts and files position statements outlining the County’s response to union grievances and/or charges of discrimination. 
• Advises the County Executive, the County Administrator, County agencies and the County Council on legal matters, as necessary.
• Appears before the County Council, as necessary, to discuss the legal sufficiency of proposed legislation.
• Handles workers’ compensation cases, including reviewing and processing claims, participating in settlement negotiations, recommending loss control strategies, ensuring program conformance to applicable laws and regulations, preparing required reports, and monitoring and evaluating the program activities to ensure the delivery of quality services. 
• Conducts adjusting activities on behalf of the self-insured employer, to include investigating, negotiating, and managing claims against the County's Self Insurance Fund.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs all other duties within the Office of Law as assigned by the County Attorney (or his/her designee)

Qualifications

A law degree from an ABA accredited law school

plus

admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland

plus

15 years of experience in trial work, or legal writing, and/or municipal law and practice before Circuit and district courts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local law.
• Knowledge of County best practices and procedures.
• 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.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
• Communicates with exceptional oral and written communication. 
• 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.
• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Asst. County Attorney - Litigation

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You must attach a resume and writing sample , and your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. 

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. 

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. 

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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