Closing Date: 22nd October, 2025
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The Prince George's County Office of Law is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Associate County Attorney, (Associate County Attorney 3G) grade 31 position, in the Transaction Division.
About the Position:
This is principal, lead level county exempt professional performing legal work for the County government. The incumbent independently handles a caseload, which includes matters/cases of significant complexity. They will also be responsible for providing lead direction, work coordination, and training to lower-level attorneys. Cases encountered at this level are often controversial or unprecedented, and the decisions made on novel issues significantly impact policy once approved by management. The focus of an incumbent's work may include, but is not limited to, contracts, real estate and/or business law, government practice, constitution law, employment law, workers' compensation, litigation and legislation. Work is performed under general supervision by the County Attorney, Principal Deputy County Attorney and/or the Deputy County Attorney of Transactions.
About the Agency
The mission of the Office of Law is to provide the County government and its agencies, boards and commissions with cost effective, quality representation in all matters requiring legal advice and review, to diligently and fairly enforce the civil laws of the County, and to be responsible and proactive in providing legal services and advice to our clients. The Office of Law is comprised of three divisions, each of which is supervised by a Deputy County Attorney. The divisions are: Litigation, Transactional, and Government Operations.
Examples of Work:
- Drafts, reviews and revises complex contracts, agreements, and related documents; negotiates contracts; ensures contractual terms and conditions are compliant with County standards and policies.
- Serves in an advisory capacity for County Agencies/Departments, Boards, and/or Commissions, as assigned; attends applicable sessions, meetings, and/or hearings; provides legal representation and appropriately addresses legal concerns.
- Leads and performs a variety of legal research and renders appropriate legal opinions on matters of significant complexity and sensitivity, which may include opinions on draft state legislation, County appointments/conflict of interest, fees, changes to County Codes, etc.
- Prepares and presents very complex, sensitive, and difficult cases before administrative tribunals, commissions, state/federal courts, or similar legal bodies. This includes performing related tasks such as preparing preliminary motions, conducting discovery, drafting subpoenas, attending hearings and other legal proceedings, and preparing and participating in appeals.
- Prepares pleadings, petitions, motions, proposed court orders, and other legal documents in a timely manner.
- Assists higher-level Associate County Attorneys in the preparation of difficult and/or sensitive cases, which may include preparing legal documents, serving as second chair, or performing other related duties.
- Reviews legislative proposals for content, legal sufficiency and form; advises clients when legislative proposals are preempted by existing federal, state, and local laws and advises on how to address potential conflicts or discrepancies.
- Drafts and/or advises on drafting legislation, ordinances, executive orders, bills, administrative policies and procedures, and similar documents, as assigned.
- Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training to lower-level attorneys and serves as a mentor to lower-level staff.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland.
- Experience: Four (4) years of post-graduation legal experience as an attorney, paralegal, or other legal related field; with at least one (1) year of experience performing senior-level legal work at the level of an Attorney II.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of civil, administrative, and constitutional law principles and their practical applications.
- Thorough knowledge of the procedures for drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and agreements.
- Thorough knowledge of local, State and federal laws and court decisions affecting the practice of law at the County level.
- Skill in preparing clear, concise, and legally sound written documents, including legal opinions, contracts, ordinances, and pleadings.
- Skill in effectively communicating clearly and concisely with department/agency representatives and clients.
- Skill in analyzing legal issues and identifying associated risks and implications for County government.
- Skill in presenting legal arguments clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in using computer and Microsoft System Software (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Ability to perform legal research.
- Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice and analysis to elected officials, department heads, and staff.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity in politically sensitive or high-profile matters.
- Ability to prepare and try cases of varying levels of complexity.
- Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community members, and outside counsel.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information:
Job Location: 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Be willing to travel to various locations for meetings, investigations or other work, and also to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet court deadlines and case preparation demands as required.
- Be willing to occasionally stand and reach with hands and arms and may also need to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
