Senior Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Counsel - Litigation (Temporary)

DESCRIPTION :

Under general supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, the Senior Counsel will be responsible for representing the agency in prosecuting lease enforcement and other landlord-tenant cases in court and/or in administrative proceedings pertaining to the agency's Housing Choice Voucher Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The Senior Counsel may be responsible for drafting all legal documents pertaining to litigation or administrative matters, including but not limited to discovery materials, dispositive motions, pretrial and trial documents.
• The Senior Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice to management on issues involving public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
• Additionally, the Senior Counsel may be responsible for assisting outside counsel in other cases in litigation.
• The Senior Counsel will be responsible for reviewing or drafting correspondence and other documents relevant to the agency's operations.
• This position manages a large landlord-tenant caseload and/or a caseload involving matters pertaining to the Housing Choice Voucher Program in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited law school and three (3) years of experience in trial work and legal writing. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered sufficient.
• A background in landlord-tenant law or federal regulations governing public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs is preferred.
• Must be a member of the Maryland Bar in good standing.

Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines, including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, facsimile machines, telephones, and related equipment.

Additional Information:

• Drug-free workplace.
• All employees may be subject to random substance testing.
• Position requires satisfactory completion of a physical examination, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Exempt position.
• Selected applicant will be subject to a criminal background investigation.