Job Information
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Associate General Counsel I in Laurel, Maryland
Position Information
Functional TitleAssociate General Counsel I
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryLegal & Government Affairs
GradeGS.15
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number24-0283
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelNon-Management
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NameGeneral Counsel's Office
Reports toDeputy General Counsel
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
40 Hours a week
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheAssociate General Counsel Iserves as attorney for the WSSC Water’s General Counsel’s Office ( GCO ) and isresponsible 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 incivil litigation and administrative matters involving condemnation, environmental, employment, contracts, legislation, public contractingand 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
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
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
Preferences
Experience drafting regulations and legislation using the MD Legislative Style
Contracts review experience
Government legal experience
Knowledge in other areas of law such as government ethics, environmental and real property law
Salary$110,822 - $188,397
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date06/05/2024
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
A writing sample must be submitted with application.
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
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Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
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