[Hiring] Legislative Attorney @Prince George's County Government

Role Description

Come join our team! The Prince George’s County Council is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Legislative Attorney (Administrative Specialist 1G, Grade 29) position in the County Council Legislative Officers Division. This is a direct hire position.

The incumbent:

• Receives and evaluates requests for legislative drafting submitted by Council Members, Legislative Aides, the Council Administrator, the Deputy Council Administrator, and other County offices.
• Prepares such requests in proper bill format using legally effective language and ensuring consistency with codification standards.
• Reviews bills, resolutions, and Committee amendments for format and legislative adequacy, independently and/or in conjunction with other legal staff or legislative officers.

Examples of Work

• Maintains extensive knowledge of legislative procedures, rules of drafting, and council policy for the preparation, enactment, and publication of Council legislation.
• Has a capacity for literary and legal criticism to ensure bills written by others are in keeping with council formats and, if adopted, will serve the legal purposes sought by the legislation.
• Participates effectively in council and committee sessions; provides resourceful staff input for proposed and pending legislation; serves as staff member for a standing committee of the Council.
• Works with Committee Directors, staff of the Office of Audits and Investigations, and other Council professional staff, as necessary, in the design, implementation, and reporting of all studies and work products.
• Establishes and maintains effective professional working relationships with agency and program personnel throughout the County, subject matter experts from other jurisdictions in the State and region, as well as representatives from relevant State and National professional organizations.
• Possesses working knowledge of modern budgeting techniques and principles.
• Effectively oversees and manages the work of subordinate budget and policy analysts assigned to the various studies and analyses.
• Attends all budget work sessions and is responsible for ensuring that all subordinate budget and policy analysts adequately cover all important issues related to their assigned budget review tasks.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but within the general category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in legal research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate.
• Experience with Public Policy and/or County Government.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Experience with Legislative drafting.
• Budget analyst experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass public safety preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential.
• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies.
• Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work

• Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
• Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.