Assistant General Counsel I, Human Relations

The main purpose of this position is to implement State Government Title 20 and the Commission and 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. This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.

Experience: Experience as a practicing Attorney.

Notes:

1. Candidates must be a member of the Maryland Bar at the time of appointment.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Litigation experience

Limitations on Selection
Must be a member of the Maryland Bar at the time of applying.