Assistant Counsel, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Department of Housing & Community Development
Assistant Counsel, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Department of Housing & Community Development
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$ 64427 - 110756
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Job Description
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$64427.00 - $110756.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$64427.00 Annually
THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED FOR 3 YEARS
Our Benefits
The Office of Employee Benefits manages the Citys health and welfare benefits plans for employees retirees and eligible dependents. 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: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS
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!
Job Summary:
An Assistant Counsel (In Rem) in our Development/Land Management division performs legal work related to Judicial in rem tax foreclosure procedures which are an effective means of eliminating health and safety hazards by putting certain tax delinquent properties back on the tax rolls and into productive use. As required the position may also include other Circuit Court cases including but not necessarily limited to condemnation and tax sale foreclosure as well as drafting and review of legal documents. The work of this class may involve leading paralegals but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents will receive moderate supervision from the Managing Attorney and/or Associate General Counsel. Employees in this class work a hybrid workweek. When on-site work is performed in an office setting where normal working conditions are encountered. The work requires minimal physical exertion.
Essential Functions:
- Drafting and reviewing documents such as contracts deeds leases rights of entry releases etc. related to the purchase and sale of real property.
- Examining instruments and opinions prepared by other attorneys and advise of the legal requirements.
- Where necessary preparing cases for filing and litigation.
- Assisting in the coordination of development activities with Community Organizations inter and intra agency and divisions and other partners.
- Performs legal research and renders legal opinions on questions that are raised and submitted by the agency (DHCD) drafting agency agreements contracts and other legal documents.
- May administer procurement and service contracts; participate in vendor selection and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with specifications and conditions; assigns and reviews work of paralegals.
- Represents DHCD on behalf of the Mayor and City Council on matters relating to property acquisition in District Court Circuit Court and at the appellate level.
- Files and maintains cases in Tax Sale Foreclosure Condemnation In Rem Foreclosure and other legal theories; manages a large docket of said cases and sees them through to judgment; represents DHCD for MCC in hearings and trials as required.
- Writes reviews alters and approves for legal sufficiency various legal documents required by DHCD relating to the acquisition and disposition of Real Property.
- Such documents include but are not limited to deeds mortgages releases contracts land disposition agreements settlement agreements liens etc.
- Drafts legislation before the Maryland General Assembly and City Council of Baltimore reviewing bills in said bodies that may affect DHCDs interests and opinions on whether to support oppose or amend said bills; and testifies before legislative bodies related to legislation.
- Drafts reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of rules regulations and policies to carry out approved legislation and DHCD goals.
- Also represents DHCD before various bodies including Board of Estimates legislative bodies community groups etc.
- Supervises assigns and reviews the work of paralegals and other legal administrative support staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: A Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university and must have passed the Bar Exam.
AND
Experience: Two years of experience in trial work legal writing and/or municipal law.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of real estate laws practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing tax sale foreclosure and condemnation proceedings.
- Ability to research judgements and tax liens in Baltimore City.
- Ability to research probate and estate records.
- Ability to evaluate real estate appraisal data.
- Ability to conduct internet searches.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of governmental agencies property owners and the general public.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies laws rules regulations and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers staff of other agencies and the general public.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint with at least an intermediate level of skill/experience in Word and Outlook specifically.
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 this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7 7-8 and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital status military service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
