Chief Solicitor - Litigation/Condemnation

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$98,359.00 - $157,302.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$127,830.00 – $146,000.00 Annually

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Job Summary:  

The Law Department of Baltimore City is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its Defensive Litigation/Land Use Practice Group.  Qualified candidates should have experience handling legal matters that pertain to four principal areas of law: condemnation (eminent domain)

Preferred, zoning and planning, environmental law, and construction/demolition/rehabilitation of property as well as experience in transactional matters.   Excellent research and writing skills and ability to handle community meetings and hearings before zoning are required.  

Minimum Qualifications:     

Education: A law degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland is required. 

AND 

Experience: At least 6 years of experience in zoning, land use and transactional (purchases and sales, leasing, etc.) are required.   

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• A working knowledge of the local, state, and federal laws and statues,  

• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters. 

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Law Department). 

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks. 

• The ability to maintain professionalism under pressure. 

• A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.  

• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies. 

• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support. 

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Financial Disclosure 

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.  

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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