Assistant County Attorney - Department of the County Attorney

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.

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

Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer