Assistant County Attorney I/II/III, Grade N24/N27/N32

Please Note : The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience will be: If hired at: Assistant County Attorney III , Grade N32: $115,139 - $177,516; If hired at: Assistant County Attorney II , Grade N27: $93,653 - $132,130; If hired at: Assistant County Attorney I , Grade N24 $82,352 - $109,643 WHO WE ARE The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and representation to all County departments, agencies, instrumentalities, boards, and commissions, including the County Council, and all their employees. A full description of the Office’s work is available here: The Office also provides legal defense for cases involving Montgomery County and other governmental entities which participate in the Montgomery County Self-Insurance Program (including the Board of Education for Montgomery County, Montgomery College, and the Housing Opportunities Commission) and all their employees. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Office of the County Attorney is recruiting an attorney for its Division of Health & Human Services, which provides legal advice and representation to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The attorney will provide general counsel and litigation support to DHHS. The attorney will represent DHHS before the Circuit Court in cases including Child In Need of Assistance (CINA), Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), and Adult Guardianship matters. General counsel practice areas may include Public Health; Services to End & Prevent Homelessness; Aging & Disability Services; Children, Youth & Family Services; Behavioral Health & Crisis Services. Duties include but are not limited to: Performing legal review and research, trying cases, performing legal office and court work. Determining alternative courses of legal action and the impact and recommending choices. Effectively presenting and arguing cases in court, before administrative agencies, and in public hearings and forums. Dealing tactfully, courteously, and effectively with people.

EDUCATION :

All Levels: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.

EXPERIENCE :

If filled at Assistant County Attorney III (Grade N32): Thorough four (4) years of professional experience as an attorney, including at least one (1) year of specialized experience involving either local government law or civil litigation in juvenile courts. If filled at Assistant County Attorney II (Grade N27): Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience. If filled at Assistant County Attorney I (Grade N24): One (1) year of post-degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity.

LICENSE :

All Levels: Membership in the Maryland State Bar. Note: There will be no substitutions for this section . #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery Co