Closing Date: 1st May, 2024

Description:

Class Description
A Government Entity is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its Defensive Litigation/Land Use Practice Group. Qualified candidates should have experience handling legal matters that pertain to four principal areas of law: condemnation (eminent domain), zoning and planning, environmental law, and construction/demolition/rehabilitation of property as well as experience in transactional matters. Excellent research and writing skills and ability to handle community meetings and hearings before zoning are required.

Essential Functions:

A working knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and statues,
The ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Law Department).
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
The ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.
A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Education: A law degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.
AND
Experience: Have at least 3 years of experience in zoning, land use and transactional (purchases and sales, leasing, etc.) are required.