Law Clerk

Job Description

⚖️ Law Clerk opening @BaltimoreCounty Office of Law! This non-merit position (12 hrs/wk for 12 wks) offers hands-on experience in litigation, transactional law, and advising county agencies. Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited institution. Apply ASAP! Transcripts required. #LegalCareers #LawStudent #MDJobs #BaltimoreJobs

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### About Company

The Baltimore County Government is the employer, specifically the Office of Law, located in Towson, Maryland. This office provides comprehensive legal services and advice to various county agencies and departments, handling both litigation and transactional legal matters on behalf of the County. They are accessible via phone at 410-887-3135 and their website is http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov.

### Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Law Clerk (Non-Merit Vacancy)

Schedule: This is a regular schedule position requiring 12 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Reporting Structure: The Law Clerk operates under the supervision of an attorney within the Office of Law.

General Scope:
Law clerks are generally expected to manage functions related to casework, encompassing the entire process from initial intake to client representation at administrative and other legally permissible hearings. Additionally, some law clerks may be assigned primarily non-casework functions.

Essential Job Functions:
The tasks assigned to Law Clerks are diverse and include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Legal Research and Analysis:
• Researches relevant case law and statutory precedent.
• Analyzes legal documents and briefs, ensuring accurate statement and depiction of facts, case law, and precedent. Reports any inconsistencies or suggests revisions to the attorney.
• Document Preparation and Filing:
• Prepares various types of correspondence with parties of assigned cases.
• Prepares, files, and delivers a variety of legal documents, including affidavits, petitions, and pleadings.
• Drafts and files court documents and supporting papers.
• Litigation and Hearing Support:
• Takes witness statements and assists with depositions.
• Attends and assists with negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other meetings as required.
• Maintains exhibits, preparing and organizing various types of tangible evidence as needed for court appearances.
• Arranges transportation and lodging for witnesses, experts, and other trial participants as needed.
• Transactional Legal Advice:
• Works with attorneys to provide transactional legal advice on matters concerning construction, health, intellectual property, procurement, financial and real estate acquisition and disposition.
• Inter-Agency Legal Support:
• Assists with providing legal advice to a broad range of governmental agencies, including: the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Libraries, Communications, Economic and Workforce Development, Health and Human Services, Planning, Purchasing, Property Management, Department of Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Budget and Finance, 911 Call Center, Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, Information and Technology, Inspector General, and Community Development.
• Non-Litigation Document Drafting:
• Under the supervision of an attorney, drafts and prepares various legal documents not related to litigation, such as contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, collection letters, and reports related to real estate transactions and tax sale properties.
• Contract Review and Negotiation:
• Under the supervision of an attorney, reviews contracts and requests for proposals and other bidding documents prepared by the Purchasing Division and Department of Public Works.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, attends contract and settlement negotiations on behalf of County agencies.
• Other Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements:
• Required: Attendance at an ABA accredited institution.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Thorough understanding of law, court procedures, court systems, and rules of the assigned jurisdiction.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior research and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Application Requirements & Important Notes:
• This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice, so applicants are advised to apply promptly.
• This is a Non-Merit position, meaning it is not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
• A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination procedure.
• All interested candidates must apply at this time.
• Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
• A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position; however, applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
• You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof must be submitted with each application.
• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
• Documents can also be mailed or delivered to: ATTN: Law Fellow – Non-Merit, Office of Human Resources, Baltimore County Government, 308 Allegheny Ave., Towson, MD 21204.

Examination Procedure:
• Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Employment Background Investigation:
• Applicants selected for an appointment must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.