Assistant Solicitor (NCS) - Baltimore City Department of Law

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$93,632.00 - $149,726.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$110,000.00 – $127,043.00 Annually

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Job Summary:  

The Environmental Law group provides sound advice and counsel to Baltimore City Departments and agencies regarding environmental law in response to regulatory actions, claims, litigation, subpoenas, and Public Information Act requests.  The majority of the matters handled in the group are in the defense of the City and advisement on routine administrative violations, including stormwater, erosion and sediment control violations.

Essential Functions:

• Represent the City in regulatory matters arising out of the State and Federal regulatory entities.
• Prepare and try cases on behalf of the Baltimore City government in the Circuit Court and District Court of the City of Baltimore, State Appellate Court and Federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions to the City and its agencies.
• Defend the City government in suits brought against the municipality in the Circuit Court and District Court; prepare briefs, interrogatives, motions and other legal case documents.
• Attend and represent the interests of the City at hearing before boards, commissions, unions and various public and private organizations and groups.
• Stays abreast of changes in policy, regulations and legislation that impact environmental regulations for the City of Baltimore; advises on the scope of impact and may draft a response.
• Investigate facts, develop litigation strategies, research and draft motions, pleadings and position statements.

Minimum Qualifications:     

Education: A law degree from an accredited law school.  Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.

AND 

Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in trial work, legal writing, and/or municipal law and practice before Circuit and District courts.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• A working knowledge of the Maryland Rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well as the Local Rules for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Law Department).
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• The ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.
• Strong technology skills, including the ability to coordinate and conduct electronic discovery, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.
• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for t