Legislative Attorney, Grade N32
Rockville, MD, United States
Job Description
Closing Date:July 12, 2024
Legislative Attorney
Office of the County Council
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Montgomery County Council is looking for outstanding professionals who are dedicated to public policy work that influences and shapes our diverse community of more than one million residents. Our synergy of talent, resources, inclusivity, and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staffers work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts and residents on a wide range of issues such as budgeting, legislation and land use decisions. Join an organization with a commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of our residents as we govern for today and plan for the future.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Montgomery County Council is seeking a Legislative Attorney for the Montgomery County Council. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal services, including advice and counsel and legislative drafting, to the Council, Councilmembers, and Council staff.
The position supports the work of the Council, Council committees, Councilmembers, and Council-appointed committees and task forces. Responsibilities include researching and drafting bills, resolutions, zoning text amendments, opinions, regulations, and similar instruments; reviewing and revising legislation submitted by the Executive Branch, Planning Board, and other agencies; preparing staff reports to identify, explain, and analyze complex legal issues; proposing options, recommending solutions, and providing legal advice and guidance to the Council in writing and orally; and providing information to the public and news media.
Independence, exemplary legal research and writing skills, and the ability to provide complex and sound legal advice are essential to the position.
The following are examples of potential duties and responsibilities:
Drafts bills, resolutions, zoning text amendments, ordinances, regulations, opinions or other legal instruments as requested by the County Council.
Provides legal staff support at Council legislative sessions, work sessions, and public hearings by preparing appropriate documents and background materials for Council consideration and by providing legal advice.
Conducts legal and policy research and analysis and identifies solutions to problems or issues.
Provides advice to the County Council and individual Councilmembers concerning complex legal issues.
Reviews draft legislation, regulations, resolutions and other legal documents proposed by the executive branch or other parties.
Monitors development and enactment of federal and state legislation for possible impact on local laws.
Coordinates legislative and regulatory matters with Council staff and, as appropriate, with the County Attorney's office, executive branch or other concerned agencies.
Represents the County Council at meetings of County boards, committees, commissions, administrative bodies, task forces, and citizens' groups as required.
Responds to citizens' inquiries under the Maryland Public Information Act and represents the Council before compliance boards.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position requires the ability to attend evening meetings or perform work outside of the office.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
For information about Montgomery County Government's comprehensive benefits package, please visit the MCG Total Rewards webpage and review our competitive benefits!
The anticipated salary range for this position is $ $104,007 to $168,473.
Additional Employment Information
OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected] . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience as an attorney, at least one year of which must have been spent researching legal issues and drafting legislation, regulations, legal opinions, or other legal documents.
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Equivalency: None.
License: Membership in the Maryland Bar required within one (1) year of employment.
Preferred Criteria
PREFERRED CRITERIA:
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
Experience drafting regulations, legislation, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, or other legal documents;
Experience conducting research and analysis of complex legal issues;
Strong presentation skills;
Experience providing accurate, clear, and concise advice and counsel; and
Experience collaborating and developing partnerships.
Minimum Salary 100978
Maximum Salary 163566
Currency USD
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