Assistant Counsel Code Enforcement, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Department of Housing and Community Development Permits andLitigation

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$65,716.00 – $112,971.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$65,716.00 - $89,343.50 Annually

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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary

The Department of Housing – Code Enforcement Legal Section performs legal work for Baltimore City addressing a wide variety of code enforcement issues, including vacant building receivership, zoning, drug nuisance, landlord tenant lockouts, illegal dumping and other code violations. Attorneys will file and try civil injunctions and criminal code enforcement cases of varying complexity in district and circuit court. Attorneys will be assigned to work in a geographic area of the City and will become involved with their neighborhoods and community associations. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Researches, prepares and tries civil and criminal code enforcement actions, drug nuisance cases and criminal tenant/landlord cases as both a Special Assistant State’s Attorney and Special Assistant City Solicitor for Baltimore City in the Circuit Court and District Court of Baltimore City.
• Performs research and renders legal opinions on code enforcement and related questions that are raised and submitted by City government departments and agencies.
• Drafts and prepares a wide variety of legal documents, including but not limited to, briefs, interrogatories, motions, pleadings, charging documents and civil complaints for the filing and prosecution of cases in the Baltimore City District and Circuit Courts.
• Represents the interests of the Department and the City at hearings and meetings of boards, commissions, community and landlord/tenant organizations and other groups; assists in developing strategic plans and addressing housing code, drug nuisance and related concerns.
• Provides housing code enforcement litigation counsel to agency staff and representatives of other City agencies on code enforcement programs, strategies and joint case prosecutions.
• Researches, locates and identifies property owners and tenants involved in code enforcement cases.
• Advises and informs superiors on trial proceedings, status and problems.
• Utilizes business and legal databases and systems in analyzing legal facts, formulating legal decisions and coordinating the processing cases through the legal system.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required. A law degree from an accredited law school.

AND

Experience: Have two years of experience in the trial work, legal writing and/or municipal law and practice before circuit and district courts.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of law and court procedures.
• Knowledge of appropriate Baltimore City Code and Charter provisions and Federal, State and City statues dealing with code enforcement.
• Knowledge of Maryland criminal and civil law and procedures.
• Skill in conducting legal research utilizing a wide variety of sources and technology.
• Skill in using a personal computer and commonly utilized business and legal software packages and databases.
• Skill in the preparation of legal documents.
• Ability to prepare and try cases of varying complexity.
• Ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles in the research and prosecution of a case.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage a full caseload of trial cases.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a choose a term mandatory probation.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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