Assistant County Attorney II (At-WillFTBenefits)

Job Description:

Salary Range: $70276-$161328.00

BUDGETED SALARY: $105000.00-$125000.00

Essential Duties:

• Performs the duties and functions of an Assistant County Attorney II as required;
• Represents the interests of the county before and with respect to citizen groups and legislative bodies;
• Represents the interests of Harford County before state and federal agencies government-created boards and commissions and professional organizations; Represents Harford County in legal matters before state and federal courts as well as in matters before federal state and local administrative bodies;
• Renders legal advice and related services to the Executive Branch and client agencies with respect to policy regulations practices or other matters falling within the purview of a County Government Agency;
• Conducts legal research and drafts agreements for the agencies within the Executive Branch;
• Drafts reviews and/or prepares formal comments or otherwise makes substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation administrative rules and regulations and policies;
• Prepares and/or reviews necessary documents for real property acquisition disposition and rental.

Years of Experience:
10 years of related experience

Years of Supervisory Experience: N/A

Education:
Juris Doctorate - Law

Certifications Licensures and Examinations:
Must be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to conduct research and present findings;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Attention to detail;
• Knowledge a negotiation and conflict resolution techniques;
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws rules regulations standards procedures and contracts;
• Knowledge of relevant Federal State or Local laws policies and procedures pertaining to economic development;
• Ability to conduct research and present findings;
• Knowledge of Maryland case law and statutory law;
• Ability to persuasively present thoughts and ideas;
• Ability to solve problems by analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems;
• Ability to think strategically and plan for long-term objectives;
• Ability to present matters concisely;
• Organizational skills including the capacity to anticipate issues and prioritize tasks ability to manage multiple priorities or projects;
• Ability to critically evaluate and analyze information in written materials.

SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA) State of Maryland (MOSH) safety regulations and applicable Harford County safety policies procedures or manual as required for this position.


COMPENSATION:
Other compensation may include but is not limited to:

• Overtime
• Compensatory time
• Shift Differentials

BENEFITS:

Harford County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health Dental & Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for Employee Spouse and Children
• Generous Leave Package & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:

A valid Class C non-commercial drivers license with no more than three (3) points.