Location: Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division- Housing Unit 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202
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 Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Consumer Protection Division to work as part of a team of attorneys responsible for the State's housing investigations and litigation and related matters involving significant legal issues impacting the housing needs of the residents of the State. The AAG will enforce the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes in cases related to housing, including unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices involving landlord/tenant relationships, mobile homes, home sales, foreclosure rescue, home improvement and other housing-related cases involving illegal trade practices. The AAG conducts investigations and brings enforcement actions. The position provides an opportunity to protect Maryland consumers, obtain relief for consumers who have been injured by illegal conduct and deter those who would prey on Maryland's most vulnerable consumers through the use of unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices.
EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience, which may include one or more judicial clerkship(s); an outstanding academic record; excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; and, the intellect and creativity to handle complex legal and factual issues. Experience in complex litigation (such as class action, mass tort, multidistrict, or similar litigation), housing litigation, or government enforcement is desirable.
SUBMISSION: Any interested person should submit a resume with cover letter explaining the candidate=s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruh@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Monday, April 29, 2024. Please place “Housing AAG" in the subject line.
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.