Position: Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel - Litigation will be responsible for representing the Prince George’s County Board of Education and its employees in local, state and federal litigation matters. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides counsel and defense in matters filed before the District Court, Circuit Court and U.S. District Courts;
• Represents the Board of Education of Prince George’s County in litigation matters, including but not limited to, torts, premises liability, contracts, real estate disputes and employment matters;
• Handles litigation discovery, taking and defending depositions, conducting witness interviews, drafting and arguing pleadings and motions, day-to-day case management and trial preparation;
• Represents the Board of Education of Prince George’s County and its employees in appeals before the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Court of Appeals of Maryland and Federal Appeals;
• Reviews and evaluates subrogation claims and represents Prince George’s County Board of Education in court proceedings and mediations on subrogation matters;
• Assists the General Counsel in the review, monitoring, evaluation, management and supervision of litigation matters handled by outside counsel;
• Drafts agreements, releases and other legal documents;
• Performs other duties as required by the General Counsel associated with defense litigation representation and litigation management;
• Participates in professional development and in-service training of school system administrative staff and employees; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of public school administration and statutory immunity provisions and insurance requirements of school systems in the State of Maryland;
• Knowledge and familiarity with State and Federal Rules of Procedure;
• Substantial litigation experience trying complex and civil matters;
• Superior written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to manage and work independently in large volume litigation practice; and
• Effective human relations skills.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school required. Admission to the Maryland Bar required; admission to the Federal Bar preferred.  A minimum of five (5) years of experience in presenting and/or defending claims before Circuit and/or Federal Court required; previous legal experience in representing a school board or public organization preferred.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.