Counsel - Family & Juvenile Magistrates - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. 

A full-time, non-merit vacancy, with full County benefits exists in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.   

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. 

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and/or reclassifications.

Note:  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.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.  Unofficial copies are accepted.  

The Counsel serves under the general direction of the Administrative Judge. This position assists the Family Magistrates and Juvenile Magistrates.

Essential Job Duties

• Conducts legal research, draft legal memoranda, review and summarize case files.

• Assist with hearing preparation, drafting opinions and orders and frequent interaction with parties, attorneys, and other courthouse personnel.

• Assist with Special Juvenile Immigrant Status proceedings and tax sale proceedings.

Examples of Other Duties 

• Performs other assigned duties or tasks as required. 

Must have a J.D. from an accredited law school.

Preferred Qualifications
Bar admission is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of modern legal research techniques and principles.
Superior legal writing skills to draft and edit documents. 
Problem-solving abilities to quickly supply answers to time sensitive problems and questions, and evaluate various situations.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work effectively as a team player in a professional office, or ad hoc team/committee.
Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner. 
Skill in effective listening and interpersonal relations; exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and competence in dealing with judges, magistrates, public officials, the public and professional personnel. 
Knowledge of legal procedures pertaining to the department;

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
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).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:  Counsel-Family & Juvenile Magistrates - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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. 

This position is a non-merit unclassified position with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and is subject to the personnel policies and procedures adopted by the Court.