Attorney, Real Property and Land Development (Assistant County Attorney Grade 32)
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Salary: $104,007.00 - $168,473.00 Annually
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024 - 00054
Department: County Attorney's Office
Division: CAT 30 Zoning, Land Use and Economic Development
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
About the Position
The expected salary for this role on hire is:
Assistant County Attorney, Grade 27 - $84,599 - $136,359
Assistant County Attorney, Grade 32 - $104,007 to $168,473
WHO WE ARE
The Office of the County Attorney (OCA) is the Chief Legal Officer of Montgomery County Government and conducts all its legal business.
OCA provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council. Members of the office:
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County, Maryland's Office of the County Attorney is currently recruiting a full-time attorney for the Division of Zoning, Land Use & Economic Development.
This division represents and advises the County Executive, the County Council, and various County departments, including: the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Permitting Services and the Department of Libraries.
What You'll Be Doing
The attorney will provide legal advice to County departments concerning -
This position requires the ability to attend meetings, both in person and via video conferencing, and to perform work at locations outside of the Rockville office.
The position may be filled at the Assistant County Attorney II, Grade N27 (salary: $84,599 - $136,359) or Assistant County Attorney III, Grade N32 (salary: $104,007 - $168,473) level.
Minimum Qualifications
All Levels Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience:
If filled as an Assistant County Attorney II: Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
If filled as an Assistant County Attorney III: Thorough four (4) years of post-degree legal experience. The qualified applicant must have significant expertise in the following practice areas: real property, real property closings, zoning, and eminent domain. Litigation experience is required.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are no preferred criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR[redacted] Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
01
MQ Question ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY III (006106)
Have you graduated from an accredited university school of law?
02
MQ Question ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY II (006107)
Do you possess Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience?
03
Are you a member of the Maryland Bar?
Required Question
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024 - 00054
Department: County Attorney's Office
Division: CAT 30 Zoning, Land Use and Economic Development
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
About the Position
The expected salary for this role on hire is:
Assistant County Attorney, Grade 27 - $84,599 - $136,359
Assistant County Attorney, Grade 32 - $104,007 to $168,473
WHO WE ARE
The Office of the County Attorney (OCA) is the Chief Legal Officer of Montgomery County Government and conducts all its legal business.
OCA provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council. Members of the office:
- Research legal issues and provide opinions
- Prepare and present legislation
- Negotiate and prepare agreements and other documents on behalf of the County
- Draft resolutions and ordinances
- Acquire and convey title to real property
- Represent the County in court and before various administrative bodies
- Collect various County fees and charges
- Publish the County Charter, Code, Zoning Ordinance and Opinions
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County, Maryland's Office of the County Attorney is currently recruiting a full-time attorney for the Division of Zoning, Land Use & Economic Development.
This division represents and advises the County Executive, the County Council, and various County departments, including: the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Permitting Services and the Department of Libraries.
What You'll Be Doing
The attorney will provide legal advice to County departments concerning -
- Acquisition of real property.
- Disposition of real property.
- Land Development.
- Litigate eminent domain/condemnation actions.
- Draft and review contracts, deeds, easements and other documents related to the acquisition and disposition of property.
This position requires the ability to attend meetings, both in person and via video conferencing, and to perform work at locations outside of the Rockville office.
The position may be filled at the Assistant County Attorney II, Grade N27 (salary: $84,599 - $136,359) or Assistant County Attorney III, Grade N32 (salary: $104,007 - $168,473) level.
Minimum Qualifications
All Levels Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience:
If filled as an Assistant County Attorney II: Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
If filled as an Assistant County Attorney III: Thorough four (4) years of post-degree legal experience. The qualified applicant must have significant expertise in the following practice areas: real property, real property closings, zoning, and eminent domain. Litigation experience is required.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
There are no preferred criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Experience in real property, real property closings, zoning, and eminent domain.
- Litigation experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR[redacted] Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
01
MQ Question ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY III (006106)
Have you graduated from an accredited university school of law?
- Yes
- No
02
MQ Question ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY II (006107)
Do you possess Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a member of the Maryland Bar?
- Yes
- No
Required Question