The Law Department of Baltimore City is seeking a litigation attorney to join its Police Legal Affairs Practice Group. The Police Legal Affairs Practice Group is responsible for the full spectrum of diverse legal requirements of the Baltimore Police Department (“BPD”). This team manages an aggressive caseload of civil litigation matters and disciplinary hearings, while also providing advice and counsel to BPD on a variety of strategic and operational matters. Two thirds of Legal Affairs’ roughly... more details
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 06/06/2024
CLOSING DATE: 09/06/2024 AT 12:00MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
CLASS DESCRIPTION
The Law Department of Baltimore City is seeking a litigation attorney to join its Police Legal Affairs Practice Group. The Police Legal Affairs Practice Group is responsible for the full spectrum of diverse legal requirements of the Baltimore Police Department (“BPD”). This team manages an aggressive caseload of civil litigation matters and disciplinary hearings, while also providing advice and counsel to BPD on a variety of strategic and operational matters. Two thirds of Legal Affairs’ roughly 12-attorney staff are located in BPD headquarters and defend litigation against BPD on a wide range of subjects including employment discrimination suits, wrongful convictions, excessive force, false imprisonment, and a variety of other civil cases. With the current vacancy, the Law Department seeks an attorney who will be able to assist in the defense of the civil caseload.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions.
- Work both cooperatively on litigation teams and independently on less complex matters.
- Provide routine reports on status of assigned cases.
- Defend BPD in lawsuits brought against the agency in both state and federal court; prepare briefs, conduct civil discovery, draft motions, and other legal case documents as needed.
- Investigate facts; develop litigation strategies; research and draft motions, pleadings, and position statements; develop and present oral arguments.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Have a law degree from an accredited law school.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS: Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated interest in litigation and, depending on experience level, experience litigating civil matters.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- The ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others, including with sworn members of BPD.
- The 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.
- Strong organization and technology skills, including the ability to coordinate and conduct electronic discovery, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.
- A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.
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