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Harford County•Bel Air, MD

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About The Position

The Department of Law is an Office of General Counsel for a Maryland local government. When fully staffed, the department has 9 attorneys and addresses legal issues for an employer of 1,500± employees. The successful candidate will obtain exposure to and be required to identify issues arising from many legal specialties including, but not limited to, administrative; agency; building codes and code enforcement; civil rights; constitutional; contract; employment; environmental; land use; zoning and subdivision regulations; ethics; housing and community services; and governmental immunities. With general direction from the County Attorney, an Assistant County Attorney must provide competent legal advice and representation to the Executive Branch and local government boards and commissions. A minimum of three years of relevant legal experience is required. Five years of relevant legal experience is desirable. Excellent skills in legal research, legal writing, and oral presentation are required. An applicant who is selected for interview should bring a writing sample composed entirely by applicant for submission and review. An Assistant County Attorney drafts and reviews legal documents, legislation, advice and counsel recommendations, and may draft pleadings and litigation papers. Harford County Government Core Values are essential to successful job performance and this position, as with all positions at Harford County, is accountable for integrating Core Values in the execution of responsibilities.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience is required
Must be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar
Ability to conduct research and present findings
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Detail-oriented while grasping and advancing desired objectives and outcomes
Knowledge of negotiation strategy and tactics and conflict resolution techniques
Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, standards, procedures and contracts
Knowledge of relevant Federal, State or Local laws, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of Maryland case law and statutory law
Ability to persuasively present thoughts and ideas
Ability to solve problems by analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
Ability to present matters clearly and concisely
Organizational skills including the capacity to anticipate issues and prioritize tasks, ability to manage multiple priorities or projects
Ability to critically evaluate and analyze information in written materials
Ability to manage clients and client expectations
A valid Class C non-commercial drivers license with no more than three (3) points
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position

Nice To Haves

Five years of relevant legal experience is desirable
Excellent skills in legal research, legal writing, and oral presentation are required

Responsibilities

Performs the duties and functions of an Assistant County Attorney, as required
Represents the interests of the county before and with respect to citizen groups and legislative bodies
Represents the interests of Harford County before state and federal agencies, government-created boards and commissions, and professional organizations
Represents Harford County in legal matters before state and federal courts as well as in matters before federal, state and local administrative bodies
Renders legal advice and related services to the Executive Branch and client agencies with respect to policy, regulations, practices or other matters falling within the purview of a County Government Agency
Conducts legal research and drafts agreements for the agencies within the Executive Branch
Drafts, reviews and/or prepares formal comments, or otherwise makes substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation, administrative rules and regulations and policies
Prepares and/or reviews necessary documents for real property acquisition, disposition and rental