Assistant Counsel (Attorney), Grant Services Specialist III - Department of Housing & Community Development
Core
Provide legal counsel and representation to the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) regarding environmental law, claims, litigation, and administrative violations.
Role type
Assistant Counsel (Attorney)
Builds
Legal defense strategies, court briefs, and policy advice for the City of Baltimore.
Domain
Municipal law / Environmental law
Required skills
Legal research, litigation strategy, motion drafting, public policy formulation, crisis management, administrative procedures
Preferred skills
Trial work experience, municipal law practice, grant writing, program administration
Technologies
Circuit Court, District Court, State Appellate Court, Federal courts
Responsibilities
Prepare and try cases in Circuit, District, State Appellate, and Federal courts; defend DHCD in suits; conduct legal research and advise residents/property owners; attend hearings before boards and commissions; stay abreast of policy/regulation changes; investigate facts and develop litigation strategies.
Seniority
Mid-level IC