SOCIAL SERVICES ATTORNEY III

Main Purpose of Job

Prepares and litigates cases and matters on behalf of BCDSS before the Circuit, Juvenile, and District Courts, as assigned, to enable the agency to meet its child welfare, adult protective service, and confidentiality mandates.

Provides legal advice to agency staff, which shall include an assessment of the options available to accomplish staff goals and minimize the potential for agency liability.

Provides legal advice and representation to the agency on evenings, weekends, and holidays when assigned 'on call' coverage.

Provides training to agency adult and child welfare staff on legal issues relevant to the performance of duties.

Comments on proposed legislation and changes in court rules, recommends changes in agency and Legal Services policies and procedures to improve the work of the division and the agency; alerts appropriate Legal Service supervisory staff of problems, with the adequacy of the work of the legal assistants, secretaries and other support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in representing a government agency, public service law, or serving as an advocate in a community activist/services compacity.

One year of experience in juvenile law, Child Welfare or Human Services.

One year experience as a judicial clerk.

Completion of at least two relevant courses in human services or public policy, OR successful completion of a clinical program or internship in a legal setting serving human services clients.

Paid Leave

• Personal Leave - six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

Benefits

Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Twelve (12) holidays per year.

Retirement pension.

Selection Process

The online application process is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Employment Services, 1910 N. Broadway, Baltimore MD. 21213, 3rd floor.

Contact Information

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Lavelle Hall at lavelle.hall@maryland.gov.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

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