City of Baltimore
Assistant Counsel (NCS) - Department of Housing and Community Development
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Assistant Counsel (NCS) – Department of Housing and Community Development
City of Baltimore – Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This non‑civil service position focuses on title legal work supporting community development projects.
Job Summary:
DHCD promotes neighborhood revitalization through financing, code enforcement, and strategic development. The Assistant Counsel (Title Attorney) prepares title abstracts, conducts title examinations, and provides legal services for tax‑sale foreclosures, condemnations, receiverships, and related real‑estate transactions, supporting DHCD’s blight elimination program.
Salary Range:
$79,507.00 – $127,043.00 annually.
Starting Pay:
$79,507.00 annually.
Essential Functions:
Creating title abstracts, examining titles, and advising DHCD attorneys and real‑estate staff on legal aspects related to real‑property titles.
Drafting and reviewing documents such as contracts, deeds, leases, rights of entry, releases, etc., related to the purchase and sale of real property.
Examining instruments and opinions prepared by other attorneys and advising of the legal requirements in connection with titles.
Searching and examining land records and writing opinions on titles.
Preparing cases for filing and litigation as needed.
Assisting in the coordination of development activities with community organizations, inter/intra‑agency partners, and other stakeholders.
Performing legal research and rendering legal opinions on questions submitted by DHCD, drafting agency agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
Administering procurement and service contracts; participating in vendor selection and monitoring contracts to ensure compliance; assigning and reviewing work of paralegals.
Representing DHCD in property acquisition matters before district and circuit courts and appellate courts.
Managing a large docket of tax‑sale foreclosure, condemnation, in‑rem foreclosure, and other legal theory cases; representing DHCD in hearings and trials.
Writing, reviewing, and approving of key legal documents related to property acquisition and disposition.
Drafting legislation and policy recommendations related to DHCD’s objectives; testifying before legislative bodies.
Supervising, assigning, and reviewing the work of paralegals and other legal administrative staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university; must have passed the bar exam.
Experience:
Minimum two years of trial work, legal writing, and/or municipal law experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of real estate laws, practices, and procedures; tax‑sale foreclosure and condemnation proceedings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Intermediate skill in Word and Outlook.
Ability to search and underwrite titles for Baltimore City and evaluate title abstracts and reports.
Ability to research judgments, tax liens, probate, estate records, and real‑estate appraisal data.
Ability to conduct internet searches and establish effective working relationships with governmental agencies, property owners, and the public.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying departmental policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with staff, agencies, and the public.
Additional Information: Background Check:
Mandatory criminal background check and fingerprint verification for positions of trust.
Probation:
Mandatory six‑month probation for all selected candidates.
Financial Disclosure:
Required to complete a financial disclosure per City Ethics Law within 30 days of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a committed workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly.
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Job Summary:
DHCD promotes neighborhood revitalization through financing, code enforcement, and strategic development. The Assistant Counsel (Title Attorney) prepares title abstracts, conducts title examinations, and provides legal services for tax‑sale foreclosures, condemnations, receiverships, and related real‑estate transactions, supporting DHCD’s blight elimination program.
Salary Range:
$79,507.00 – $127,043.00 annually.
Starting Pay:
$79,507.00 annually.
Essential Functions:
Creating title abstracts, examining titles, and advising DHCD attorneys and real‑estate staff on legal aspects related to real‑property titles.
Drafting and reviewing documents such as contracts, deeds, leases, rights of entry, releases, etc., related to the purchase and sale of real property.
Examining instruments and opinions prepared by other attorneys and advising of the legal requirements in connection with titles.
Searching and examining land records and writing opinions on titles.
Preparing cases for filing and litigation as needed.
Assisting in the coordination of development activities with community organizations, inter/intra‑agency partners, and other stakeholders.
Performing legal research and rendering legal opinions on questions submitted by DHCD, drafting agency agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
Administering procurement and service contracts; participating in vendor selection and monitoring contracts to ensure compliance; assigning and reviewing work of paralegals.
Representing DHCD in property acquisition matters before district and circuit courts and appellate courts.
Managing a large docket of tax‑sale foreclosure, condemnation, in‑rem foreclosure, and other legal theory cases; representing DHCD in hearings and trials.
Writing, reviewing, and approving of key legal documents related to property acquisition and disposition.
Drafting legislation and policy recommendations related to DHCD’s objectives; testifying before legislative bodies.
Supervising, assigning, and reviewing the work of paralegals and other legal administrative staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university; must have passed the bar exam.
Experience:
Minimum two years of trial work, legal writing, and/or municipal law experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of real estate laws, practices, and procedures; tax‑sale foreclosure and condemnation proceedings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Intermediate skill in Word and Outlook.
Ability to search and underwrite titles for Baltimore City and evaluate title abstracts and reports.
Ability to research judgments, tax liens, probate, estate records, and real‑estate appraisal data.
Ability to conduct internet searches and establish effective working relationships with governmental agencies, property owners, and the public.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying departmental policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with staff, agencies, and the public.
Additional Information: Background Check:
Mandatory criminal background check and fingerprint verification for positions of trust.
Probation:
Mandatory six‑month probation for all selected candidates.
Financial Disclosure:
Required to complete a financial disclosure per City Ethics Law within 30 days of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a committed workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly.
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