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Location : Leonardtown, MD
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 202200300
Department: Legal Department
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Works under the general direction of the County Attorney with latitude for independent action and judgment and is evaluated on the contribution to the efficiency of the Department and the effectiveness of program goals and objectives; performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to gain advanced knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary's County Government to the public;
3. Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the principles and practices of law and the ability to interpret same to staff and the public;
4. Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and court decisions affecting the practice of law at the County level;
5. Extensive knowledge on modern research and investigative techniques and procedures;
6. Ability to review, evaluate, and initiate appropriate action on technical and legal reports, contracts, and documents concerning departmental matters;
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, associates, subordinates, representatives from other agencies, and the general public;
8. Knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval;
9. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software.
Education and Experience
1. Graduation from accredited law school and a member of the Maryland Bar authorized to practice law in the state of Maryland;
2. Related professional experience including trial experience;
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Other Employment:
The Hourly Attorney may maintain a private practice of law, provided the practice is consistent with the St. Mary's County Ethics Code and does not interfere with the Hourly Attorney's performance of his or her duties as the Hourly Attorney.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.
Under the Affordable Care Act/ACA, hourly employees who average at least 30 hours of service per week over a 12 week measurement period are eligible for health insurance benefits.
St. Mary's County Government provides sick and safe leave in the amount of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for seasonal, and temporary employees who are scheduled to work 12 hours or more per week are eligible for leave.
A summary of benefits can be found at the following link:
Location : Leonardtown, MD
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 202200300
Department: Legal Department
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Works under the general direction of the County Attorney with latitude for independent action and judgment and is evaluated on the contribution to the efficiency of the Department and the effectiveness of program goals and objectives; performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
- Assists and works under the direction of the County Attorney in providing legal support and advice to the Board of County Commissioners;
- Performs legal research, preparation and review of legal documents; develops, presents, and defends professional recommendations and legal opinions for review by the County Attorney on legal questions to elected, appointed officials and County staff;
- Prepares selected cases for trial and tries cases before administrative tribunals, District Court and Circuit Court;
- Helps draft legislation, resolutions and ordinances;
- Acts as a liaison between Federal, State, and local Governmental agencies whose policies, laws, regulations, and directives impact upon the department;
- Analyzes technical performance reports, correspondence, and contracts;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to gain advanced knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary's County Government to the public;
3. Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the principles and practices of law and the ability to interpret same to staff and the public;
4. Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and court decisions affecting the practice of law at the County level;
5. Extensive knowledge on modern research and investigative techniques and procedures;
6. Ability to review, evaluate, and initiate appropriate action on technical and legal reports, contracts, and documents concerning departmental matters;
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, associates, subordinates, representatives from other agencies, and the general public;
8. Knowledge of electronic resources, including the Internet and database information retrieval;
9. Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software.
Education and Experience
1. Graduation from accredited law school and a member of the Maryland Bar authorized to practice law in the state of Maryland;
2. Related professional experience including trial experience;
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.
Other Employment:
The Hourly Attorney may maintain a private practice of law, provided the practice is consistent with the St. Mary's County Ethics Code and does not interfere with the Hourly Attorney's performance of his or her duties as the Hourly Attorney.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.
Under the Affordable Care Act/ACA, hourly employees who average at least 30 hours of service per week over a 12 week measurement period are eligible for health insurance benefits.
St. Mary's County Government provides sick and safe leave in the amount of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for seasonal, and temporary employees who are scheduled to work 12 hours or more per week are eligible for leave.
A summary of benefits can be found at the following link:
