Assistant City Attorney

Assistant City Attorney

Salary

$107,629.00 - $177,587.00 Annually

Location

City Hall -111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600064

Department

Department of the City Attorney

Division

Office of the City Attorney

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 7:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Rockville, Maryland, is accepting applications for a permanent full-time Assistant City Attorney (salary range $107,629 - $177,586). The position may, however, be filled at the Senior Assistant City Attorney level (salary range $113,010 - $186,466), depending on experience and qualifications. This position involves the provision of legal advice to designated City boards, commissions, departments, and divisions with a focus on transactional work. Work is performed with latitude for independent professional action and decision but is subject to the direct supervision of the Deputy City Attorney and the general supervision of the City Attorney.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The job functions listed below are representative of the duties associated with this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Essential Job Functions

• Advises the City Attorney, City staff, and City boards, commissions, departments, and divisions, as assigned, on local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to municipal operations.
• Conducts legal research and analysis of legal issues; interprets and applies statutes, ordinances, case law and other legal authority in the preparation of opinions (both written and oral), memoranda, and court pleadings.
• Negotiates, drafts, reviews, interprets, and approves for legal sufficiency contracts, leases, bonds, bids, easements, deeds, covenants, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the programs and legal and administrative obligations of assigned City boards, commissions, and departments; performs training for designated boards, commissions, and departments.
• Advises public officials and City staff on legal issues arising out of proposed legislation; drafts and reviews legislative bills, resolutions, ordinances, and regulations; analyzes documents for legal and policy consequences; makes recommendations regarding legal issues affecting the City.
• Attends meetings of public bodies and advises them on legal issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

About the Office of the City Attorney:

The Office of the City Attorney serves as in-house legal counsel for the City of Rockville and provides legal advice to the Mayor and Council, Boards and Commissions, the City Manager and City Departments. The office is responsible for the review and drafting of ordinances, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal papers. The office represents the Mayor and Council of Rockville in civil court to defend the City of Rockville in actions taken against it and to initiate cases to enforce the City's laws and actions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressively responsible work as a practicing attorney, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Admission to the Maryland State Bar.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting and applying local or state procurement laws and will have knowledge of Maryland law pertaining to the operations, authority, and responsibilities of municipal government.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and analyze legal facts and materials and to present logical and persuasive conclusions from that analysis.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research using Westlaw or other online legal research sources.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, report progress, recognize need for assistance from others, and propose solutions for problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, courteous, and responsive working relationships with City staff.
• Ability to effectively access and use computerized systems and equipment.

Application Process:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without any consideration of political or religious affiliation or belief, race, color, sex, age, family status, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City of Rockville is an Equal Employment Opportunity / ADA Compliant Employer.

Applicants will need to complete the online application, provide complete answers to the questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire, and upload a cover letter and resume.

Summary of Employee Benefits

The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Benefits are not available to temporary employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans. The city contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.

Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the Citys dental program offered through Guardian Dental. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employees dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the Citys contribution is reallocated toward the employees health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employees vision coverage. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employees base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville's retirement plan is mandatory. There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan. The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement. Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant's salary and length of credited service. Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute. The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a). Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions. No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement. The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses. Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan - The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan. Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.

LEGAL RESOURCES

Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM

The Citys Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.