State of Maryland

9909

A fully experienced senior attorney who has demonstrated the highest level of competence.

Functions as primary counsel and resource for a statewide area of expertise, such as the General Assembly, Opinions and Advice, or Civil Litigation. Acts as general counsel and advisor to the General Assembly, the Governor, and various other agencies, represents the Legislature and its agencies in court, and assists in major State litigation, or acts as chief counsel for opinions and advice or civil litigations involving the issuance of opinion letters and letters of advice to all State agencies in the strategy, preparation and presentation of major litigation cases. Assigned all duties and responsibilities of a general counsel but at this level such duties and responsibilities extend to all State agencies. The full range of legal services provided depends on which of the three positions listed above is held. These positions have a great deal of freedom and responsibility in how legal services are provided.

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

A Class Description provides information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work and General Requirements for a classification in the Management Service or a classification in the Skilled or Professional Service in which all positions have been designated Special Appointments. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

Class descriptions broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Mar 1 2012 12:00AM

Director, Division of Classification and Salary