Position Information

Functional TitleAssociate General Counsel I

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryLegal & Government Affairs

GradeGS.15

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number24-0283

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameGeneral Counsel's Office

Reports toDeputy General Counsel

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

40 Hours a week

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheAssociate General Counsel Iserves as attorney for the WSSC Water’s General Counsel’s Office ( GCO ) and isresponsible for performing civil and administrative law litigation and non-litigation assignments. Assists other attorneys in the General Counsel’s Office.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an attorney incivil litigation and administrative matters involving condemnation, environmental, employment, contracts, legislation, public contractingand other work

• Researches and reviews varied legal issues, documents, agreements, statements

• Analyzes legal issues and provides written or oral opinions to clients

• Conducts investigations and interviews witnesses in various matters including litigated matters as well as internal investigations

• Provides advice and counsel to WSSC Water clients as assigned

• Drafts and reviews legal sufficiency agreements, leases, sale/purchase contracts, etc., in which WSSC Water is a party

Other Functions

• Assists other GCO attorneys, as needed

• Performs related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of civil procedure, Maryland and Federal rules of evidence, laws and ordinances; as well as, administrative law practices and pleadings

• Knowledge and experience in employment law, personal injury law, public contracting (including small, local and, minority business preferences), and civil litigation

• Experience in drafting legislation and regulations

• Ability to perform complex legal research using Lexis/Nexis or Westlaw

• Ability to communicate at a high level both verbally and in writing, and to perform in a professional and ethical manner at all times

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with governmental officials, WSSC Water staff, other lawyers and members of the public

• Demonstrated knowledge of MD Lawyers’ Rules of Professional Conduct and ability to hold sensitive matters in the strictest confidence

• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Law school graduate

• 3+ years legal experience in civil practice

Additional Requirements

• Current member of the Maryland Bar or the ability to be admitted within 6 months of hire

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• Experience drafting regulations and legislation using the MD Legislative Style

• Contracts review experience

• Government legal experience

• Knowledge in other areas of law such as government ethics, environmental and real property law

Salary$110,822 - $188,397

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date06/05/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

A writing sample must be submitted with application.

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Writing Sample

Optional Documents