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Cecil County, Maryland

Elkton, MD (In Person)

$96,095 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Attorney A Government Entity 38 minutes ago Elkton, MD Not Specified Full Time Not Specified 93,703•98,488 / Yearly Not Specified Share on Apply now
Description:
Note•
YOU MUST APPLY AT
www.cecilcountymd.gov
TO BE CONSIDERED
Position Summary:
Position is a professional experienced level. Provides legal services and representation on behalf of the Sheriff's Office in a variety of situations and settings.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for representing the Sheriff's Office at any employee hearing boards. Responsible for providing legal advice to the Sheriff and/or Sheriff's Office employees related to Sheriff's Office functions. Responsible for representing the Sheriff's Office at any civil court hearing where Sheriff's Office personnel have written civil citations or other court documents that require a court hearing. Legal review of all public requests for information Advises the Sheriff of Cecil County on legal matters pertaining to the administration and operation of the law enforcement and corrections divisions. Create and/or review all Memorandums of Understanding or Agreements involving the Sheriff's Office for legal sufficiency. Coordinate with the Cecil County Attorney's Office, Local Government Insurance Trust, and/or Maryland Attorney General's Office on any litigation/issues involving the Sheriff's Office or its employees. Works collaboratively with outside counsel retained for special representation. Provide other legal services as assigned by the Sheriff or his designee.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to perform requirements as specified in job descriptions for Sheriff's Office Attorney. Must possess communications skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to express self in written and oral communications. Possess a law degree and authorized to practice law in the State of Maryland. Possess the ability to provide sound legal advice to the Sheriff and/or his employees. Ability to complete any training required by the Sheriff's Office. Possess a working knowledge of the Maryland Police Accountability Act, Statewide Police Disciplinary Matrix, Police Accountability Board process, and the Administrative Charging Committee process. Possess a working knowledge of courtroom decorum and the handling of civil cases in the courts. Possess a working knowledge of creating and reviewing Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements for legal sufficiency. Be able to use a computer and be able to type efficiently. Be able to organize and manage the prosecution before employee Hearing Boards. Review state and federal case law and be able to plan, prepare, organize, and teach training classes concerning legal issues affecting the Sheriff's Office.
Education and Experience:
Education :
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited School of Law.
Experience :
Currently authorized to practice law in the State of Maryland. Must be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar Association and/or the Cecil County Bar Association.
Equivalency :
None.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
Admitted to Practice Law in The State of Maryland. Valid Class "c" Non-Commercial Driver's License. Cjis Security Training Obtained/maintained Within Six (6) Months of Employment.
Probationary Period:
Individuals Appointed or Promoted to A Position in This Class Will Be Required to Serve a Probationary Period of Six (6) Months. Performance Will Be Carefully Evaluated During the Probationary Period. Continuation in This Class Will Be Contingent upon Successful Completion of The Probationary Period.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Position May Require Ability to Handle Difficult and Challenging Issues or People. Work Demands Occasional Strenuous Effort, Such as Handling Moderately Heavy Boxes, Equipment, or Other Materials. Sitting or Standing for Extended Periods of Time. Must Be Able to Lift 20 Pounds Unassisted on An Occasional Basis.
Conditions of Employment:
Prior to Appointment, Employees Will Be Subject to Passing and Completing Polygraph, Extensive Background Investigation Including but Not Limited to Fingerprinting/criminal History/reference Checking, Drug Screen, and Medical Examination. Subject to Random Drug and Alcohol Screening. Employees in This Classification Are Essential as Defined by Cecil County's Personnel Policies And Procedures Manual.
Other Information:
This Is a Full Time, Exempt Position. Work Is Normally Performed Monday Through Friday During Normal Business Hours. Position Is Benefit Eligible. The Above Description Is Not Intended, nor Should It Be Construed As, Exhaustive of All Responsibilities, Skills, Efforts, or Working Conditions Associated with This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions of This Job.
Pay :
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