Salary: $115,139.00 - $186,504.00 Annually
Location : 101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:Department: County Attorney's Office
Division: CAT 30 Finance and Procurement
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the PositionPlease Note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience:: $82,352 - $109,643: $93,653 - $137,426: $115,139 - $177,744WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Office is looking for an
Assistant County Attorney I/II/III to represent the County Government in tax and procurement matters before State, Federal, and local administrative agencies and courts; draft and review agreements, legislation, regulations, and other legal documents; conduct negotiations; prepare and issues legal opinions; and collects debts owed to the County.
What You'll Be DoingThe full-time
Assistant County Attorney I/II/III for the will be responsible for but not limited to working in the Office's Debt Collection Unit and will also act as counsel to various County departments requiring legal advice on procurement, commercial, grant, tax, and finance matters, including representing the County before administrative bodies and State and federal courts, as may be needed.
**Note: Offsite, evening and weekend work may be required.
Minimum QualificationsAt the
Assistant County Attorney III level, Grade 32:Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: Thorough four (4) years experience as an attorney, including some specialized (one (1) year) experience involving either local government law or permitting, land development and/or zoning.
Equivalency: None.
At the
Assistant County Attorney II level, Grade 27:Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience as an attorney, including trial experience.
Equivalency: None.
At the
Assistant County Attorney I level, Grade 24:Education: Graduation from an accredited university school of law.
Experience: One (1) year of post degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity.
Equivalency: None.
License: Membership in the Maryland State Bar.
**Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Preferred Criteria, Interview PreferencesPreference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:- Experience in legal areas relevant to the Division of Finance and Procurement, including collections-related matters.
- Trial experience.
- Knowledge of local government law.
- Ability to manage and remain effective when working with complex or challenging legal subject matters.
- Skill in working collaboratively and maintaining professionalism in high-stress or sensitive situations, such as debt collection matters.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave BenefitsOur generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement BenefitsAll permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessMontgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit BenefitCounty employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care CostsWorking for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee WellbeingWe deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits01
What is your highest level of completed education? - N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
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MQ Question ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY I (006108)
Have you graduated from an accredited university school of law? 03
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Do you have a current Membership in the Maryland State Bar? 04
If yes: please provide your full name (as listed in the Maryland Courts' Attorney Directory) and indicate whether you are in?"Active" status or otherwise (e.g., Inactive, Retired). We may verify your standing through the Maryland Judiciary's online Attorney Directory.
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MQ Question ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY I (006108)
Do you have at least One (1) year of post degree experience as a law clerk or in a similar capacity? Required Question
