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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Assistant County Attorney IIII, Chief of Claims Management - Non-Merit

Towson, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$96K/yr - $148K/yr

15+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant County Attorney III, Chief of Claims Management for the Baltimore County Office of Law. The role involves overseeing and coordinating the preparation and trial of court cases, supervising legal and administrative staff, and providing legal guidance on claims management.

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Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Deputy County Attorney, supervises liability and worker’s compensation claims against the Baltimore County Self Insurance Fund; supervises administrative staff (excluding attorneys) handling primarily first party and property damage claims; utilizes working knowledge within office setting, providing guidance and technical assistance in order to meet unit goals

Tasks include but are not limited to: reviews work of adjusters; including assignments; ensures claims assigned are handled within standards; provides guidance on such matters as responding to claimants, handling claims investigations, adjusting atypical claims; advises Deputy County Attorney and the Chief of Litigation on adherence to established performance standards, forwards routine complaints to the Deputy County Attorney as necessary. Reviews and approves settlements within authority. Reviews and approves claim denials

Reviews bills and corresponding reports related to claims to determine if the claim is compensable under State law and County policies; Supervises, documents and maintains detailed claims files

Evaluates data on claims forms with physician’s statements, police investigative reports, damage appraisal reports, and other records to ascertain the validity of claims, identifies claims of subrogation and pursues recovery of funds from third parties

Oversees the preparation of claims files for litigation and assists attorneys with additional investigation if needed

Advises the County Attorney, County Administrative Officer, and other County agency agencies on potential risk exposure and hazards on County properties. Provides detailed assessment to proper County Agency and recommends corrective or preventative measure to reduce accidents and injuries

Evaluates the performance of, disciplines and recommends the hiring, firing and promoting of subordinate claims, legal and office support personnel

Prepares and tries complex cases on behalf of the Baltimore County government in State appellate and Federal courts and the Circuit Court of Baltimore County; prepares briefs, interrogatives, motions and other documents necessary for the proper defense of the County

Advises and informs superiors on case trial proceedings, status and problems

Performs legal research and renders legal opinions of difficult and complex questions of law raised by City departments and agencies

Confers with County agency heads and personnel on legal matters and problems concerning their agency operations and business dealings

Drafts and prepares complex legal documents including but not limited to contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, collection letters and reports related to real estate transactions and tax sale properties

Attends and represents the interests of the County at hearings before boards, commissions, unions and various public and private organizations and groups

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Maryland Bar AdmissionTrial ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceLegal ResearchLegal Document PreparationCourt ProceduresManage PrioritiesCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in trial work, or transactional experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or equivalent experience

A law degree from an ABA accredited law school

Knowledge of the principles and practices of law

Knowledge of Baltimore County Code and Charter provisions and appropriate Federal, State and City statutes

Knowledge of court procedures

Knowledge of legal research methods and sources

Knowledge of personal computers and commonly utilized business and legal software packages

Skill in trying complex court cases

Skill in preparing legal documents for submission and presentation in court

Skill in the use of personal computers and related technology in the performance of duties

Ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing

Ability to assist superiors in the development and implementation of administrative and legal operating policies and procedures