State of Maryland

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

Acts as Principal Counsel to a major state department. Similar duties as General Counsel except that there are greater supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Usually Principal Counsel have supervision over several attorneys or have unique administrative responsibilities in the overall direction of the legal services provided by the Office of the Attorney General.

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