Closing Date: 16th October, 2026
Description:
About the Position:Please Note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience:
Assistant County Attorney I (https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/OHRClassification/download/006108.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/): $82,352 - $109,643
Assistant County Attorney II (https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/OHRClassification/download/006107.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/): $93,653 – $137,426
Assistant County Attorney III (https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/OHRClassification/download/006107.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/): $115,139 - $177,744
Who We Are:
The Office of the County Attorney provides legal advice and services to County departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as the County Council in all aspects of the government's operations.
Who we are looking for:
The Office is looking for an Assistant County Attorney I/II/III to represent the County Government in tax and procurement matters before State, Federal, and local administrative agencies and courts; draft and review agreements, legislation, regulations, and other legal documents; conduct negotiations; prepare and issues legal opinions; and collects debts owed to the County.
What You'll Be Doing:
The full-time Assistant County Attorney I/II/III for the Office of the County Attorney's Division of Finance and Procurement (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/office-county-attorney/divisions) will be responsible for but not limited to working in the Office's Debt Collection Unit and will also act as counsel to various County departments requiring legal advice on procurement, commercial, grant, tax, and finance matters, including representing the County before administrative bodies and State and federal courts, as may be needed.
Note: Offsite, evening and weekend work may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
At the Assistant County Attorney III level, Grade 32 (https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/OHRClassification/download/006106.pdf) (Download PDF reader): (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: Thorough four (4) years experience as an attorney, including some specialized (one (1) year) experience involving either local government law or permitting, land development and/or zoning.
Equivalency: None.
At the Assistant County Attorney II level, Grade 27 (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader): (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
Equivalency: None.
At the Assistant County Attorney I level, Grade 24 (https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/OHRClassification/download/006108.pdf) (Download PDF reader): (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: One (1) year of post degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity.
Equivalency: None.
License: Membership in the Maryland State Bar.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
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.
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 Hiring@montgomerycountymd.Gov. 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. (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/DisabilityInitiative.html#1)
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.
This Will Establish an Eligible List that May Be Used to Fill Both Current and Future Vacancies.
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 19 A-12 of The County Code. Additional Information About Outside Employment Can Be Obtained from The Ethics Commission Website.
Minimum Qualifications:
At the Assistant County Attorney III level, Grade 32 (https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/OHRClassification/download/006106.pdf) (Download PDF reader): (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: Thorough four (4) years experience as an attorney, including some specialized (one (1) year) experience involving either local government law or permitting, land development and/or zoning.
Equivalency: None.
At the Assistant County Attorney II level, Grade 27 (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader): (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
Equivalency: None.
At the Assistant County Attorney I level, Grade 24 (https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/OHRClassification/download/006108.pdf) (Download PDF reader): (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: One (1) year of post degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity.
Equivalency: None.
License: Membership in the Maryland State Bar.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Experience in legal areas relevant to the Division of Finance and Procurement, including collections-related matters.
- Trial experience.
- Knowledge of local government law.
- Ability to manage and remain effective when working with complex or challenging legal subject matters.
- Skill in working collaboratively and maintaining professionalism in high-stress or sensitive situations, such as debt collection matters.
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.
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 Hiring@montgomerycountymd.Gov. 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. (https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/DisabilityInitiative.html#1)
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.
This Will Establish an Eligible List that May Be Used to Fill Both Current and Future Vacancies.
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 19 A-12 of The County Code. Additional Information About Outside Employment Can Be Obtained from The Ethics Commission Website.
