Assistant County Attorney – Department of County Attorney

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Human Resource Technician
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

The Department of the County Attorney is seeking a professional individual with strong interpersonal skills to provide legal counsel to Carroll County management, boards, commissions, officers, agencies, and employees regarding matters involving the County in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws.
As the Assistant County Attorney, you will advise assigned departmental clients, research and render written opinions on complex legal matters, appear before the District and Circuit Court of Carroll County, and perform assignments as directed.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity should have a general knowledge of laws, court procedures, precedents, and governmental regulations and should possess excellent oral and written communication skills. In particular, the candidate should have experience or an interest in practicing law in the areas of planning, zoning, and environmental law. Candidates will be expected to have the ability to work independently and handle all types of litigation and legal problems confronting Carroll County.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
1. Juris Doctorate degree and admission to practice law in the State of Maryland
2. Two years’ experience as a lawyer or law clerk*
3. Five years’ experience in local government law, either within the public or private sector*
4. Member in good standing of the Maryland State Bar
*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License

Wages per hour: $79,311.00
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
 Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision)  Low-cost dental insurance  Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year  13 paid holidays  Receive 1 times your annual salary of Basic Life Insurance at no cost

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 02/29/2024