Posting Date: April 29, 2024 Closing Date: Open/Continuous
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General VI Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary: $89,727 - $150,415. The salary range is based on a multitude of factors including applicable personnel rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority 2310 Broening Highway Baltimore, MD 21224
Telework: A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures.
DESCRIPTION: The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State's legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland's 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.
The OAG is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General (AAG) to represent the Maryland Transportation Authority before various courts and administrative bodies, located throughout the State of Maryland. The duties of this position include all aspects of litigation including performing legal research, providing advice, writing motions, conducting discovery, taking depositions, writing briefs, and appearing at hearings and trials. In addition, the AAG will provide advice and assist with litigation on a variety of topics including employment law, police liability, tort liability, and other subjects.
EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have at least five years' legal experience, excellent written and oral advocacy skills; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar or the ability to waive into the bar. Judicial clerkship or trial experience is helpful. A valid driver's license is required.
SUBMISSION: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and one concise writing sample to: Kimberly Millender, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority to amckenzie2@mdta.state.md.us. Please write “AAG VI" in the subject line of the email.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.