ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL I, HUMAN RELATIONS)

Introduction

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) is the agency responsible for enforcement of anti-discrimination and civil rights laws for the State of Maryland. MCCR is charged with investigating and administratively processing complaints that allege discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and the State's commercial non-discrimination policy.\r\n

GRADE

20\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights\r\nWilliam Donald Schaefer Tower�\r\n6 Saint Paul Street�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to implement State Government Title 20�Human Relations of the Annotated Code of Maryland.� This position will assist the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights' General Counsel in fulfilling the statutory duties described in SGA, �20-206 (d)-(e) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, primarily by providing legal representation for the Agency in all legal and administrative proceedings, including public hearings, administrative appeals, State and federal court proceedings; to provide legal advice to Agency staff; and to assist the General Counsel in other special projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.��\r\n\r\n\r\nLitigating agency cases at public hearings, before the appeal board of the\r\nCommission and in the state and federal courts (in housing discrimination cases,\r\nthis position may require litigating before a jury in State circuit court) but are not\r\nlimited to:\r\nPreparing and filing statements of charges, pre-hearing motions,\r\npleadings, papers, and legal memoranda, etc.��\r\n\r\n\r\nInvestigating cases, interviewing witnesses, gathering documents\r\nand filing discovery requests.��\r\n\r\n\r\nAdvocating at public hearings, court hearings and trials including\r\nexamining/cross examining lay and expert witnesses, presenting evidence\r\nand oral arguments.��\r\n\r\n\r\nNegotiating and drafting settlement agreements.\r\nLitigating in other court actions including subpoena enforcement,\r\ninjunctions and defending the Agency.�\r\n\r\n\r\nConducting legal research and preparing in-house legal memoranda and advisory\r\nopinions.��\r\n\r\n\r\nProviding assistance in special projects as assigned and in legislative functions\r\nsuch as bill drafting, testimony preparation, legal analysis of bills and regulation\r\ndrafting.��\r\n\r\n\r\nAssisting in the supervision and training of less experienced Attorneys and\r\nprovide training for Commission staff and other interested parties.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Experience as a practicing Attorney.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n\r\n\r\n1. Candidates must be a member of the Maryland Bar at the time of appointment.�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. The above requirements are set by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights in accordance with State Government Article, Title 20 Human Relations of the Annotated Code of Maryland.�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in judge advocate general classification or judge advocate general specialty codes in the general attorney field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Litigation experience.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Successful candidates will be placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:�Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and�Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received in our office�by the�closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�DBM Recruitment and�Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov�or 410-767-4850,�MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n