Closing Date: 28th February, 2026
Description:
Description:Looking for a creative litigation superstar! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, a national leader in public parks, recreation, and the regulation of real estate development, is searching for an experienced litigator to join our in-house Litigation Practice Team located in Riverdale, Maryland. Montgomery and Prince George's Counties are the two largest counties in Maryland, with a growing and diverse population, which is served by a robust and award-winning system of parks, recreation and urban planning in both Counties.
This position will be primarily responsible for the Commission's personal injury and tort practice, from advising clients on liability matters to handling complex and sensitive litigation. As legal counsel on the Litigation Team in the Office of the General Counsel, you will join a team of lawyers responsible for finding sophisticated legal solutions to a variety of matters, including civil litigation in the areas of tort, employment, and construction law; administrative hearings and appeals; and corporate policy matters spanning the entire bi-county region. Your work will be a key component in delivering superior in-house legal services to a large and diverse corporate client. You will work with park and recreation officials, police department administrators, department directors, and human resource professionals. You can have fun practicing law while advancing our agency's remarkable mission and making a real difference in the communities we serve. This position may be filled at the Senior or Associate level.
Examples of Important Duties
- Litigate suits and appellate proceedings in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Commission's Contract Review/Bid Protest Process, and the Commission's Merit Board.
- Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, agreements, case summaries, correspondence, policies and other legal documents and memoranda.
- Advise the Commission, Planning Boards, Department Directors and Commission Staff regarding litigation, mediation, administrative process and appeals, statutory interpretation, constitutional questions, court orders and opinions, and legislation affecting the Commission's operations.
- Review for legal sufficiency the following types of documents: contracts, resolutions, memoranda of understanding, settlement agreements, and other instruments.
- Work independently with limited supervision, exercise good professional judgment, and work well with in-house team members, in-house clients, and with outside counsel.
- A solid track record of first-chair experience handling complex tort litigation for private or public clients, along with a demonstrated familiarity with state or local government and/or administrative law.
- In-house experience working with other lawyers and managing client expectations while aligning competing priorities within a demanding portfolio.
- Significant experience with personal injury law, insurance, and counseling sophisticated clients on liability and damages exposure.
- A self-starter mentality, a desire and ability to take on and master new legal concepts and unfamiliar areas of law, as well as a dynamic, confident, professional style, supported by the technical ability to develop creative, legally sound solutions.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate a knack for translating technical legal concepts into oral and written communication that connect with intended audiences.
Our ideal Associate candidate has:
- Mid-level experience handling moderately complex or difficult litigation and/or workers compensation for private or public clients, along with a demonstrated familiarity with state or local government and/or administrative law.
- In-house experience working on, or coordinating, a team with other lawyers and managing client expectations on a variety of legal matters, while aligning competing priorities within a demanding portfolio.
- Mid-level experience reviewing medical records and evaluating liability and exposure.
- Ability to work independently with occasional support and direction from supervising attorneys.
- A self-starter mentality, a desire and ability to take on and master new legal concepts and unfamiliar areas of law, as well as a dynamic, confident, professional style, supported by the technical ability to develop creative, legally sound solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Senior Counsel:
- Law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including two (2) years of specialized legal experience in land use, legal transactions, civil litigation, administrative litigation, or employment law.
- A valid license, in good standing, to practice law in the state of Maryland, or in another state, subject to attainment of a valid license to practice law in Maryland during initial probationary period.
- Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.
- Law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
- Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including one (1) year of legal experience in land use, legal transactions, civil litigation, administrative litigation, or employment law.
- A valid license, in good standing, to practice law in the state of Maryland, or in another state, subject to attainment of a valid license to practice law in the State of Maryland during initial probationary period.
- Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.
Supplemental Information:
Classification Specification: Senior Counsel
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The M-NCPPC offers an excellent benefits package, including a defined benefits retirement plan and hybrid work schedules.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.