Introduction
The Maryland Commission onCivil Rights (MCCR) is the agency responsible for enforcement ofanti-discrimination and civil rights laws for the State of Maryland. MCCRis charged with investigating and administratively processing complaints that allegediscrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and the State'scommercial non-discrimination policy.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
William Donald Schaefer Tower6 St. Paul StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to implement State Government Title 20 and the Commission and will assist the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights' General Counsel in fulfilling the statutory duties described in SGA, 20-206 (d)-(e) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, primarily by providing legal representation for the Agency in all legal and administrative proceedings, including public hearings, administrative appeals, State and federal court proceedings; to provide legal advice to Agency staff; and to assist the General Counsel in other special projects. This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Juris Doctordegree or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.Experience: Experience as a practicingAttorney.Notes:1. Candidates must be a member of theMaryland Bar at the time of appointment.2. The above requirements are set bythe MarylandCommission on Civil Rightsin accordance with StateGovernmentArticle, Title 20 Human Relationsof the Annotated Code ofMaryland.3. Candidates may substitute U.S.Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer injudgeadvocate general classification or judge advocategeneralspecialty codes in the general attorney field of work onayear-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Litigation experience
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Must be a member of the Maryland Bar at the time of applying.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.Employees assigned such dutieswill be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in theState of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please makesure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show thatyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. You must meet theminimum qualifications to be considered.For education obtained outsidethe U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by aforeign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. Allinformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closingdate. We will not consider information submitted after thisdate.Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employmentapplication. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified,Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list forat least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Theexamination will consist of a rating of your education, training, andexperience as presented on your application and as they relate to therequirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplementalquestionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of therating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete andaccurate information on your application.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Theonline application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable toapply online, you may mail a paper application and supplementalquestionnaireto:Departmentof Budget and ManagementRecruitmentand Examination Division301W. Preston Street, Room 608Baltimore,MD 21201Allmailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and mustbe received by the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu ofcompleting the application. If you have any questions concerning therecruitment process for this position, please call .As anequal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.Peoplewith disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.Wethank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them toapply.TTYUsers: call via Maryland Relay