Associate General Counsel I

Closing Date: 5th June, 2024

Description:

Position Summary Information
General Summary:
The Associate General Counsel I serves as attorney for the WSSC Water's General Counsel's Office (GCO) and is responsible 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 in civil litigation and administrative matters involving condemnation, environmental, employment, contracts, legislation, public contracting and 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

• 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

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