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Posting Date: November 22, 2019 Closing Date: December 10, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the State Highway Administration (“SHA") in a wide range of transactional activities including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with governmental agencies, utilities, railroads, and private business entities. The position reviews title reports and plats and prepares a wide range of real estate documents including, deeds, easements, environmental mitigation covenants and restrictions, option contracts, leases, rights of entry, and license agreements. The position provides legal advice on a wide variety of subjects including the Maryland Public Information Act, procurement, and environmental law, and provides litigation opportunities.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position must have a minimum of 3 years of transactional experience, with excellent writing and communication skills, and may have litigation experience. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: agreements involving governmental agencies; business and business transactions; real estate; zoning and land use and development; environmental; Maryland Public Information Act; procurement or public private partnerships; highways, railroad, or utilities; eminent domain or other civil litigation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Kevin Reynolds, Principal Counsel, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to kreynolds@sha.state.md.us by close of business day on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Please put “Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: November 25, 2019 Closing Date: December 9, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General to represent the Comptroller of the Treasury in the Baltimore Office. Responsibilities include representing the Comptroller in tax litigation before the Maryland Tax Court, circuit courts, and appellate courts, providing advice and counseling on tax questions, personnel issues, legislation, and collections, as well as litigating employment termination and other miscellaneous agency matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in civil litigation and excellent writing skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Renee Nacrelli, Deputy Counsel, Comptroller of the Treasury, 301 West Preston Street, Room 401, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2383 by the close of business on December 9, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: November 21, 2019 Closing Date: December 5, 2019
Job Title: Mediation Supervisor Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Mediation Supervisor to assist in the administration of the Mediation Unit in the Consumer Protection Division for our Prince George's County office. The position is responsible for the training and supervision of 4-9 part-time volunteers; hands on negotiation of complex consumer complaints; and assisting in the management of the unit's daily caseload.
Experience: The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university and three years of experience in administrative or social work; strong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills required. (Pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience is acceptable. Applicants may substitute additional experience in mediation or legal work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.) Experience in mediation and working with volunteers are desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business December 5, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: November 19, 2019 Closing Date: December 4, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases in all of the aforementioned areas, primarily focusing on cases related to gang activity, corruption and misconduct in Maryland prison systems. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. A strong ability to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on December 4, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Prison Corruption AAG" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: November 6, 2019 Closing Date: December 4, 2019 (Extended Closing Date)
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for a Senior Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases related to organized crime throughout the state of Maryland. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. The Assistant Attorney General will be expected to help manage certain cases and projects as well as assist other attorneys with various trials and case needs. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of prosecution experience, with extensive background in complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, including but not limited to, leading wiretap investigations, handling multi-defendant prosecutions, and bringing cases under Maryland's gang statute. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on December 4, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Senior Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: November 13, 2019 Closing Date: November 27, 2019
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Renee Nacrelli, Deputy Counsel, Comptroller of the Treasury, 301 West Preston Street, Room 401, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2383 by the close of business on November 27, 2019.
Posting Date: November 13, 2019 Closing Date: November 27, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for an Assistant Attorney General position for the Educational Affairs Division. Responsibilities for this position are to provide advice and counsel to, and litigate on behalf of, institutions in the University System of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' legal experience. Excellent research and writing skills required. Maryland Bar required. Litigation experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief, Educational Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on November 27, 2019.
Posting Date: November 7, 2019 Closing Date: November 21, 2019
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Division Director position representing the Maryland State Department of Education. The position supervises Assistant Attorneys General who provide advice and counsel on a wide variety of education law issues to the units in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), including but not limited to special education and student services. The position is also responsible for advice and counsel to MSDE's Division of Personnel and the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), the largest unit in MSDE. DORS provides adults with disabilities employment training and support in the workforce. This position provides advice and counsel to the State Board of Education on all legal matters and appeals. The position directly handles or supervises litigation, including personnel litigation, EEOC complaints, tort cases, and other federal and state court litigation as well as various intra-office administrative, procurement and personnel matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least seven years of legal experience; excellent writing and communication skills and litigation experience. Knowledge of education law preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Elizabeth Harris, Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us and put “Division Director- MSDE" in the subject line. Applicants must submit resumes by close of business on November 21, 2019.
Posting Date: November 6, 2019 Closing Date: November 20, 2019
Location: Department of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 608, Baltimore, Maryland.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services, seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General that is responsible for advice and counsel on procurement issues. The Department of
General Services (DGS) is charged with, among other things, the procurement of supplies, services, construction, architecture and engineering services, facilities maintenance and information technology. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily provide advice to support the Office of State Procurement in the procurement of supplies and services and the Governor's Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs in promoting the fairness and compliance in government contracting.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, communication and organizational skills; a minimum of 5 years of experience in government contracting, negotiation and contract drafting. Previous government/public experience desirable. A writing sample (advice letter) must be provided with the resume, no longer than 5 pages. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and writing sample to: Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business on November 20, 2019.
Posting Date: November 6, 2019 Closing Date: November 20, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Grant Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for a Contractual Staff Attorney position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The attorney will handle investigations and prosecutions involving the illegal purchase, possession, sale, and trafficking of firearms. The attorney will also handle investigations and prosecutions related to gun violence and gangs. The attorney will work directly with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including Maryland State Police's Gun Center, to combat firearms-related crimes across the State of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience with an emphasis in criminal prosecution. Experience in a state's attorney's office and a demonstrated ability to work with law enforcement agencies in conducting criminal investigations is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on November 20, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Firearms Prosecutor" in the subject line.
The Inspector General protects the integrity of the Department of Education by providing preventative and enforcement services. The position is responsible for examining and investigating: County school boards, local school systems, and public schools; nonpublic schools that receive state funds; Maryland State Department of Education; the Interagency Commission on School Construction. The Inspector General may receive and investigate complaints or information concerning: instances of fraud, waste, or abuse involving the use of public funds; violations of civil rights; compliance with other applicable federal and state laws.
Posting Date: October 31, 2019 Closing Date: November 15, 2019
Posting Date: October 9, 2019 Closing Date: October 23, 2019
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate in its Educational Affairs Division. The Educational Affairs Division advises and represents Maryland public higher education institutions. Position responsibilities include typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda and correspondence, including but not limited to briefs and other complex pleadings, at a highly consistent volume; managing the administrative workflow for several assistant attorneys general; creating and maintaining litigation and subject files, schedules and logs, assisting in the handling of telephone communications, and other administrative duties relating to working in a high volume legal environment. Experience as a paralegal and/or real estate and transactional administrative support experience desirable, but not required.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate and five years' experience performing secretarial or clerical work or as a paralegal and/or a legal assistant. Candidates should be detailed-oriented, have excellent organizational and writing skills, be able to use independent judgment, and have the ability to work at a consistently high pace. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong word processing skills. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court procedures and litigation support experience preferred. Experience using case management software desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the
Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business October 23, 2019.
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for a Management Associate to provide administrative support to the Division Director, Principal Counsel, and other Assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Criminal Division. Duties include preparing correspondence, tracking assignments, responding to citizen inquiries and oversight and coordination of OAG policies and procedures.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Five years' experience performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration or Personnel Specialist classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Special Assistant or Secretarial fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who can work independently, and a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business October 23, 2019.
Posting Date: October 9, 2019 Closing Date October 23, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH, including the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and the Division of Cost Accounting and Reimbursement. The focus of the position is the representation of MDH in matters involving the provision of services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Nicole Lugo Clark, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on October 23, 2019.
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health. The Assistant Attorney General will serve as counsel to the State's Medicaid program, which provides health coverage for over 1.1 million Marylanders. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily handle administrative appeals of denial of Medicaid eligibility and benefits and will also represent the Medicaid program in judicial and other administrative proceedings.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or insurance law would be very helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to wendy.ferrell@maryland.gov or via regular mail to David S. Lapp, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on October 23, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: September 25, 2019 Closing Date: October 16, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Transportation Authority. This position will represent the MDTA in litigation in State and federal courts and before administrative agencies involving tort claims, personnel and EEO matters, and police matters. In addition, this position will handle transactional matters and provide advice on a wide variety of topics including real estate, commercial transactions, licenses, procurement, contracts, and the Public Information Act.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years legal experience and shall be admitted to the Maryland Bar. Excellent writing skills and strong skills in research, writing, and oral advocacy are also required. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references, and writing sample to: Kimberly A. Millender, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, or by Email to bjones@mdta.state.md.us by the close of business on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
Posting Date: September 24, 2019 Closing Date: October 15, 2019
Location: Contract Litigation Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in its Contract Litigation Unit. The position is responsible for litigating disputes, often factually and legally complex, arising out of the formation and administration of State construction and service contracts, and for providing advice on contract issues to a variety of State agencies. The position offers the opportunity for significant civil litigation experience in a collaborative working environment.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, first chair deposition experience with fact and expert witnesses, and at least second chair trial experience, as well as strong analytical, writing and advocacy skills. An interest in construction is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and salary requirements to: Douglas Carrey-Beaver, Division Director, Office of the Attorney General, Contract Litigation Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, or to dcarreybeaver@oag.state.md.us by close of business on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Posting Date: September 20, 2019 Closing Date: October 11, 2019
Location: Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Natural Resources (“Department" or “DNR"), is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. The position will primarily provide advice on real property matters to the Department's Land Acquisition and Planning unit and other DNR units charged with managing land, including, among others, the State Park Service, Forest Service, and Wildlife and Heritage Service.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least six (6) years' experience in real property practice, with an emphasis on title and conveyancing and a background in real estate transactions. The attorney must have strong writing skills, and significant experience in drafting and/or reviewing agreements, easements, leases, and other transactional documents. The position requires an organized individual who is able to handle a large transactional workload. Knowledge of conservation easement law and conservation easement drafting is beneficial. Awareness of issues regarding mineral rights, utilities, condemnation, railroads, rights of way, and federal tax law concerning charitable donations would be useful. Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume and writing sample (advice letter or memorandum) to Jennifer Wazenski, Principal Counsel, Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave. Suite C-4, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 or by email to matt.kelly@maryland.gov by the close of business on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Tobacco Enforcement Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General for the Tobacco Enforcement Unit. Primary responsibilities of this position is to assist the Chief Counsel in the ongoing multistate litigation against cigarette manufacturers enforcing the landmark 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. The position requires an attorney who can work creatively to develop Maryland's strategy in discovery, pre-trial motion practice, and arbitration hearings. The attorney will also help shape Maryland's public policy regarding cigarettes and e-cigarettes and work on legislation introduced in the General Assembly.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, which may include a judicial clerkship. Jury trial experience is a plus and admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The position requires some travel to national conferences, depositions, and arbitration hearings out-ofstate. Excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills are required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to: John
M. Leovy, Chief Counsel, Tobacco Enforcement Unit, Office of the Attorney General of Maryland, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, jleovy@oag.state.md.us, by close of business on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Posting Date: September 16, 2019 Closing Date: October 14, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position for the Consumer Protection Division. The applicant would participate in an investigative/trial team that will conduct investigations and litigate enforcement actions involving the marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products, including opioids. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, conducting research, examining witnesses and litigating cases arising out of the investigations.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have litigation experience and/or a judicial clerkship, and excellent communication and writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to
William Gruhn, Chief, Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (or by email to ddevoe@oag.state.md.us) by close of business October 14, 2019.
Posting Date: September 19, 2019 Closing Date: October 3, 2019
Job Title: Law Clerk/Paralegal I Position Type: Contractual Part Time
Location: Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Department of Human Services is seeking qualified second/third year law students, or recent graduates, for a part-time contractual law clerk position. This is a paid position (salary is commensurate with experience); and a State contractual position without health care or leave benefits.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, legal research; review, preparation and management of legal documents; writing of advice memoranda; assisting attorneys with discovery and trial preparation; and attending depositions, hearings and trials.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by e-mail to: David Beller, Principal Counsel, at david.beller@maryland.gov, by close of business on October 3, 2019. Please write "Law Clerk Application" in the subject line. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to provide a writing sample.
Posting Date: September 6, 2019 Closing Date: September 20, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer II/Office Manager Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Officer II/ Office Manager at the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The position will provide managerial, administrative, and secretarial support for the Principal Counsel, Deputy Counsel, and Assistant Attorneys General.
Responsibilities include typing legal pleadings, motions, memoranda, agreements, and correspondence; monitoring caseloads; maintaining and keeping court calendars and records of information requests; reviewing and updating the Attorney General's Office Civil Appeals Report of status of litigation in the Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals; acting as liaison with Lottery and Gaming Control Agency staff; electronic filing of documents with the U.S. District Court, State courts, and the Office of Administrative Hearings through their electronic case management systems; reviewing, organizing and preparing documents for hearings, trials, meetings, and court filings; organizing and maintaining personnel, client and litigation files; preparing regular reports to the Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and the Agency's auditors; preparing expense reports; and requisitioning and maintaining supplies and publications.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Applicants must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to work independently at a consistently high volume. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Gmail suites, Adobe Professional, and Westlaw software.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 20, 2019.
Posting Date: September 11, 2019 Closing Date September 25, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of the Environment, Office of the Attorney General
1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 755 Baltimore, MD 21230
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of the Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. This position serves as counsel to the Water and Science Administration. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of litigation experience and excellent writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. A background in environmental law with a focus on water pollution and wetlands is highly desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Acting Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by September 25, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: August 28, 2019 Closing Date: September 11, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Labor 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Labor is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer II. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to providing administrative support to the Deputy Counsel and Deputy Chief of Litigation, and Assistant Attorneys General assigned to represent the Division of Labor and Industry in collecting unpaid wages due to employees whose wages were withheld in violation of the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection law, and with duties associated with violations and enforcement of occupational safety and health laws of the State of Maryland. This position conducts legal research; drafts correspondence, pleadings, and affidavits; assembles supporting documents and exhibits; researches lien and judgment information; reviews summonses; and tracks complaints. This position is also responsible for the management of the Case Tracking System and Public Information Act requests.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational and writing skills, be able to use independent judgment, and have the ability to work at a consistently high pace. Applicants should have experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents, verifying legal citations and references; experience managing case files, schedules, and logs; and familiarity with the Maryland Rules of Procedure, Annotated Code of Maryland. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong word processing skills. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court rules and procedures preferred.
Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business September 11, 2019.
Posting Date: August 28, 2019 Closing Date: September 11, 2019
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Police and Correctional Training Commissions, 300 E. Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General, Police and Correctional Training Commissions, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
The Assistant Attorney General provides legal advice to and conducts training for the Police and Correctional Training Commissions. This person will also represent the Commissions and employees in any litigation.
In addition, the person will handle federal and state litigation related to correctional matters. The litigation responsibilities will include defending tort claims, civil rights actions initiated by inmates and employees, cases arising under the Public Information Act, and actions for judicial review of agency decisions. The position will involve trial and appellate work, and an extensive motions practice.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years' litigation experience, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in federal court litigation is preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, writing sample and references, all in PDF, to Shelly Mekiliesky, Administrative Officer at Shelly.Mekiliesky@maryland.gov by the close of business on September 11, 2019. Please write “PCTC/DPSCS Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Legal Secretary - Maryland Department of State Police
Posting Date: August 23, 2019 Closing Date: September 6, 2019
Job Title: Legal Secretary Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Maryland State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland
Description: The Attorney General's Office is seeking candidates for a Legal Secretary in the Maryland Department of State Police. Position is located at Maryland State Police Headquarters, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD. Position supports a unit of 6 Assistant Attorneys General, including a Principal and Deputy Counsel. Position responsibilities include typing legal documents and correspondence, receiving and screening telephone calls; interacting with various State agencies and state and federal courts; maintaining litigation and subject files; photocopying documents; receiving, logging and distributing incoming mail; and generally assisting with the office administration of the unit.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. One year of experience as a legal secretary to include keyboarding legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents; maintaining case files, schedules and logs and verifying legal citations and references. Additional secretarial or other clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Legalman classifications or Paralegal specialty codes in the administrative support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business September 6, 2019.
Posting Date: July 31, 2019 Closing Date: August 21, 2019
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Senior
Assistant Attorney General for the Housing Unit in the Consumer Protection Division. The Senior Assistant Attorney General (AAG) will enforce the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes in pattern and practice cases related to housing, including unfair or deceptive trade practices involving landlord/tenant relationships, mobile homes, home sales, foreclosure rescue, home improvement and other cases involving unfair or deceptive trade practices related to housing. The AAG conducts investigations and brings enforcement actions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience, the demonstrated ability to lead an investigation and a litigation team; excellent written and oral advocacy skills; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar. Class action, government enforcement or other complex litigation experience is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with cover letter explaining the candidate=s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruhn@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
Job Title: Criminal Investigator/Administrator I Position Type:Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Environmental Crimes Unit, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigation Division's Environmental Crimes Unit (ECU), is seeking applications for a Contractual Criminal Investigator. The Investigator will work closely with Assistant Attorneys General, the Chief Investigator, and other ECU staff conducting confidential criminal investigations of violations of environmental statutes for which criminal penalties are provided in the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, along with other related criminal charges. Duties may include: surveillance; identifying, locating and interviewing suspects and other witnesses; preparing investigative reports; gathering and reviewing evidence; maintaining vehicle and travel logs; attending staff meetings; assisting in the drafting and execution of search warrants; working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and personnel; following up on various complaints; preparing cases for trial; and providing testimony in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Minimum of three years of criminal or environmental investigative experience is preferred.
Must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, word processing programs, and a fundamental understanding of database concepts. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work throughout the State and at times work outside the typical workday as may be required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business august 22, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: August 2, 2019 Closing Date: August 16, 2019
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Civil Litigation Division, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an experienced attorney to represent the State of Maryland in civil litigation. The Division represents State agencies and officials in selected major civil litigation; reviews and approves all civil complaints, appeals, and appellate briefs filed on behalf of the State; conducts moot courts for attorneys throughout the Office of the Attorney General; and serves as a general resource to the divisions and units of the Office of the Attorney General, often co-counseling with and advising other Assistant Attorneys General representing agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience, including substantial experience with pretrial and trial litigation; the demonstrated ability to lead and manage a litigation team in complex cases; outstanding written and oral advocacy skills; the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar. Other factors that will enhance an application include a state appellate or federal judicial clerkship, work on a law journal, and an excellent academic record.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes via e-mail by close of business on August 16, 2019 to Mary Scanlan, Civil Litigation Division, at mscanlan@oag.state.md.us, or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, Civil Litigation Division, 20th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: July 17, 2019 Closing Date: July 31, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Specialist III Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Office of Special Counsel, 217 E. Redwood St., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Specialist vacancy in the
Baltimore City Office of Child Support Enforcement, Office of Special Counsel (“OSC"). The position is part of a team of Administrative Support Specialists who assist the Special Counsels by preparing court dockets, litigation case files and complex legal documents and managing the office's administrative work flow and statistical analysis. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, conducting records and indices checks, preparing and filing court pleadings and subpoenas, and employing federal, state and commercial databases to locate and track litigants and persons of interest. The position manages individual OSC case files and must exercise independent discretion and judgment regarding the analysis and interpretation of collected data regarding OSC operations, and consequent choice of resulting legal or administrative actions to achieve effective child support enforcement solutions. The position engages with diverse judicial, state agency, law enforcement and commercial counterparts. Individuals in this position must have expert knowledge of Maryland laws, Federal Regulations, COMAR and various legal references. Individuals must have a general knowledge of standard office IT programs, and possess effective written and oral communications skills.
Experience: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university. Two years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business July 31, 2019.
Posting Date: July 16, 2019 Closing Date July 30, 2019
Location: Maryland State Department of Education, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position with the Maryland State Department of Education. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily represent the Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience and excellent writing skills. Experience in education or special education law preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission:Maryland State Department of Education, 200 St. Paul Place, 19th Interested persons should submit their resumes to Elizabeth Kameen, Principal Counsel, Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on July 30, 2019.
Posting Date: July 15, 2019 Closing Date: July 29, 2019
Job Title: Fraud Investigator Position Type: Contractual/Full Time (Administrator I)
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division is seeking applicants for a Fraud Investigator to work closely with Assistant Attorneys General to investigate and bring enforcement actions for violations of the state securities act, franchise law, and business opportunities act. Duties include locating and interviewing victims and witnesses; preparing interview reports, affidavits, subpoenas, and other documents for civil and administrative proceedings; serving subpoenas, administrative orders, and court orders; reviewing and analyzing subpoenaed documents, including bank records, brokerage accounts, and other financial and business records; tracing funds and locating assets of targets; dealing with officials of brokerage firms, financial planners, and franchisors; working with victims of financial fraud, including unsophisticated investors, immigrants, and the elderly; acting in an undercover capacity as a potential investor; testifying in court and administrative hearings; and working closely with other law enforcement agencies, including the SEC, the FTC, the United States Attorney's Office, the State Police, local prosecutors, the U.S. Customs Service, the FBI, and Postal Inspectors.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
Preferred Experience: A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, criminal justice or a related field from an accredited college or university, and three years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience OR graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and seven years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience. Experience in criminal or financial investigation and law enforcement background preferred.
Must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, and word processing programs. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidates must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business July 29, 2019.
Posting Date: July 12, 2019 Closing Date: July 26, 2019
Job Title: Examiner (Administrator I) Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Attorney General's Office is accepting applications for a contractual Examiner in the Securities Division.
The Examiner will work primarily in the Securities Division's Investment Adviser (IA)/Broker-Dealer (BD) Unit. Duties include: conducting on-site inspections (routine/for cause) of IA and BD firms to include interviewing registrants, reviewing and analyzing firm financial and non-financial books and records; drafting of and follow-up to correspondence outlining deficiencies found during on-site inspections; reviewing and analyzing initial and renewal firm and individual registration applications, filings and amendments; drafting correspondence outlining filing deficiencies and requesting additional information; drafting pleadings for and testifying in administrative actions involving registration; providing status reports; responding to inquiries from IAs/BDs, their counsel and the public; using the Division computer systems and the Central Registration Depository (CRD), Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD) and Electronic Filing Depository (EFD); and reviewing and analyzing filings for franchise and securities offerings under the Maryland franchise and securities laws, respectively. Other duties include working with Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) on policy and legal matters and with disciplinary and enforcement proceedings; overseeing secretary and registration assistant in conjunction with other examiners and AAGs; performing examiner functions in other units as needed.
Experience: Minimum qualifications for this position are: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business July 26, 2019.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Officer II at the Baltimore Office of the Comptroller of Maryland. The position will provide managerial, administrative, and secretarial support for the Principal Counsel, Deputy Counsel and Assistant Attorneys General. Responsibilities include typing legal pleadings, motions, memoranda, agreements, and correspondence; monitoring caseloads; maintaining and keeping court calendars; reviewing and updating the Attorney General's Office Civil Appeals Report of status of litigation in the Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals; acting as liaison with the Maryland Tax Court and the Comptroller of Maryland staff; electronic filing of documents with the U.S. District Court and state courts through their electronic case management system; reviewing, organizing and preparing documents for hearings, trials, meetings and court filings; organizing and maintaining personnel, client and litigation files.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. . Applicants must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to work at a consistently high volume. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Westlaw software.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business July 26, 2019.
Posting Date: July 15, 2019 Closing Date: July 29, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references, and writing sample to: Kimberly A. Millender, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, or by Email to bjones@mdta.state.md.us by the close of business on July 29, 2019.
Posting Date: July 12, 2019 Closing Date: July 29, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of the Environment, Office of the Attorney General 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 755 Baltimore, MD 21230
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Acting Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by COB Monday, July 29, 2019.
Posting Date: July 12, 2019 Closing Date: July 26, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Assistant Attorney General will represent the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and its employees in a variety of civil lawsuits primarily involving prisoners' lawsuits filed in federal district court concerning federal constitutional and statutory rights, the American Disabilities Act, and RLUIPA. The duties will include all aspects of defense litigation, independently handling cases, working alongside other attorneys, writing briefs, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court. The position entails some appellate practice. Prior experience with correctional litigation matters or civil rights matters preferred.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years' legal experience, including litigation experience in state and federal courts, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample via regular mail to
Stephanie Lane-Weber, Counsel, Correctional Litigation Division, Office of the Attorney General, 19th Floor, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or to Stephanie Lane-Weber via email to mwelker@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on July 26, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: July 10, 2019 Closing Date: July 24, 2019
Location: Criminal Appeals Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Appeals Division. This position will represent the State of Maryland in all criminal matters before the appellate courts of Maryland. Position may also represent the State in habeas corpus matters in federal court at all levels. In addition, the Division provides regular guidance and research assistance to trial attorneys in the 24 State's Attorneys' Offices regarding complex legal issues in criminal matters.
Experience: Five years of legal experience is required. Criminal trial or appellate litigation experience is strongly preferred. Appellate clerkships in state or federal courts can be valuable. The ideal candidate must excel at legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, and be able to handle a demanding caseload that includes multiple filing deadlines each month. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes and a 5-7page writing sample that best illustrates their ability to engage in complex legal analysis to Carrie Williams at cwilliams@oag.state.md.us. Please write “Criminal Appeals, AAG Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: July 8, 2019 Closing Date: July 22, 2019
Job Title: Child Support Attorney Supervisor Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of Special Counsel, Baltimore City Office of Child Support Services
217 E. Redwood Street, Suite 1150, Baltimore MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General to represent the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services in Baltimore City. Primary responsibilities of this position involve state court litigation in the area of child support establishment and enforcement, providing general agency advice and counsel, and managing the local legal unit of the State child support agency.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least five years legal experience and a strong litigation background. Substantive knowledge related to family law and supervisory experience is desirable. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Assistant Attorney General Charlton Howard at charlton.howard@maryland.gov by the close of business on July 22, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample. Please write "Baltimore City – Child Support Attorney Supervisor" in the subject line.
Posting Date: June 28, 2019 Closing Date: July 19, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Agriculture 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Agriculture, is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to serve as counsel to the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation. Position responsibilities include: (1) providing legal advice to the Foundation on easement acquisitions, easement violations, and the statutory and regulatory scheme governing the Foundation's program; and (2) prosecuting and defending the Foundation's interests before state, federal and appellate courts. The Foundation holds easements on more than 2,000 farms, covering more than 300,000 acres of land.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, with strong analytical and writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. Litigation experience and a background in real property and administrative law are preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Thomas F. Filbert, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 by close of business on July 19, 2019, by mail or e-mail directly to thomas.filbert@maryland.gov.
Posting Date: June 27, 2019 Closing Date: July 18, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. This position primarily serves as counsel to the Air and Radiation Administration. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, procurement and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience and strong analytical and writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. A background in Maryland and/or federal environmental laws is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 6048, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 by mail, fax: (410)537-3943 or e-mail directly to
(andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by close of business July 18, 2019.
Posting Date: June 14, 2019 Closing Date: Extended to July 19, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position provides legal advice and counsel to the Family Investment Administration (FIA), its executive staff, the local departments of social services, and local department attorneys; assists the FIA in developing and implementing statewide policies; drafts and reviews agency regulations, contracts, cooperative reimbursement agreements and policies for legal sufficiency; and participates in statewide workgroups, training, and special projects. This position also represents the FIA in the Maryland appellate, circuit and district courts, and the U.S. District Court, and performs additional duties as assigned on behalf of other units within DHS.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years' experience as a practicing attorney with excellent writing and communication skills and must be a member of the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: David E. Beller, Principal Counsel, Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD
21201, or david.beller@maryland.gov, by the close of business on July 19, 2019
Posting Date: June 26, 2019 Closing Date: July 17, 2019
Location: Comptroller of Maryland 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Counsel to the Comptroller of Maryland. The legal work includes litigation concerning personal, estate and corporate income tax, sales and use tax, and all other taxes administered and collected by the Comptroller. In addition, responsibilities include providing legal advice on the Comptroller's regulatory responsibilities involving alcohol, tobacco, and motor fuel; interpreting relevant state and federal laws and regulations; reviewing for legal sufficiency and accuracy proposed legislation, regulations, and administrative releases; reviewing and approving contracts, and representing the agency in personnel disputes.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years' litigation experience, a strong litigation background, and familiarity with taxation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Brian L. Oliner, Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, 80 Calvert Street, Room 303, Annapolis, MD 21401 by the close of business on July 17, 2019. Resumes may also be submitted electronically to boliner@comp.state.md.us.
Posting Date: June 25, 2019 Closing Date: July 8, 2019
Job Title: Computer Network Specialist Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Information Technology, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for a Computer Network Specialist in the Information Technology Unit. This position provides computer and telecommunications support to the employees of the OAG in the central administrative offices in Baltimore as well as offices in Annapolis, Salisbury, Largo and Hagerstown. Duties include, but are not limited to, diagnosing hardware and software problems, making repairs or adjustments, working with outside vendors, diagnosing and assisting users with network problems, developing macros and templates based on user needs, working in databases, developing and conducting training and training manuals and instructions, installing, configuring, testing and evaluating new software. Incumbent will participate in on-call schedule for after-hours and weekend support.
Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer information technology, management information systems or other information technology related field, to include course work in local or wide area computer networks, from an accredited college or university. Six months of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks.
Note: Candidates may substitute experience for education. See full notice at http://www.jobaps.com/MD/
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business July 8, 2019.
Posting Date: June 21, 2019 Closing Date: July 8, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (2) Position Type: Regular Full time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for two positions in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders, and more. The Assistant Attorneys General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases related to organized crime throughout the state of Maryland, with a primary focus on opioid-related crimes, including but not limited to investigations into high-level drug trafficking organizations, pill mills, and overdose cases. The Assistant Attorneys General will work with local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecuting agencies. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, with extensive background in complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, including but not limited to, leading wiretap investigations, handling multi-defendant prosecutions, and bringing cases under Maryland's gang statute. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on Monday, July 8, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: June 20, 2019 Closing Date: July 8, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This is a Litigation Counsel position which involves representation of the Department before the Office of Administrative Hearings and other administrative agencies, and in State and federal courts, including complex litigation. The attorney will handle cases on behalf of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, as well as defend the Department and employees in personnel cases and other lawsuits.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of civil litigation experience and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills. Federal Bar admission and federal court experience is desirable. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references, via email to milena.trust@maryland.gov, or via regular mail to Milena Trust, Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on July 8, 2019. Please put “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
Location: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Responsibilities for this position include supporting the Department's procurement activities, including review of requests for proposals, invitations for bid and providing other advice to the Department's procurement unit. The Assistant Attorney General will also be responsible for drafting and reviewing a variety of data sharing agreements and Memoranda of Understanding. The selected applicant will also serve as advice counsel to at least one regulatory board or commission. In this capacity, the selected applicant will advise the client on State and federal law, draft legislation and regulations, and generally provide advice and counsel to the client.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience, excellent drafting and writing skills, and familiarity with State procurement law. Knowledge of data sharing and privacy law is desirable. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references, via email to milena.trust@maryland.gov, or via regular mail to Milena Trust, Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business, on July 8, 2019. Please put “Advice Counsel" in the subject line.
Posting Date: June 14, 2019 Closing Date: July 5, 2019
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General for the Tobacco Enforcement Unit. Primary responsibilities of this position involve ongoing multistate litigation against cigarette manufacturers enforcing the landmark 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. The position requires an attorney who can work creatively to develop Maryland's strategy in discovery, pre-trial motion practice, and arbitration hearings. The attorney will also help shape Maryland's public policy regarding cigarettes and e-cigarettes and work on legislation introduced in the General Assembly.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, which may include a judicial clerkship. Jury trial experience is a plus and admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The position requires some travel to national conferences, depositions, and arbitration hearings out-ofstate. Excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills are required.
M. Leovy, Chief Counsel, Tobacco Enforcement Unit, Office of the Attorney General of Maryland, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, jleovy@oag.state.md.us, by close of business on Friday, July 5, 2019.
Posting Date: June 11, 2019 Closing Date: June 25, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position for the Maryland Transportation Authority. The Staff Attorney will represent the MDTA in various District Courts in Maryland relating to Video Toll Citations. The Staff Attorney will also perform legal research, provide advice, and assist with responding to subpoenas.
Experience: This is an entry level attorney position for candidates with less than five years of legal experience. Admission to the Maryland bar is required. The ideal candidate will have strong oral advocacy and writing skills. Judicial clerkship or trial experience is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, writing sample, and list of references to: Meryle Freiberg Dunlap, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Suite 150, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, or by Email to bjones@mdta.state.md.us by the close of business on June 25, 2019.
Posting Date: May 21, 2019 Closing Date: Extended to June 25, 2019
Job Title: Principal Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Principal Counsel to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MTA is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States, operating Local and Commuter Buses, Light Rail, Metro-Subway, Maryland Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service and a comprehensive Paratransit (mobility) system. It also owns several freight railroad right of ways and has agreements with several freight carriers operating over those right of ways. The Principal Counsel has lead supervisory responsibilities involving office management and oversight of all legal work at MTA. The MTA attorneys handle a variety of matters, including procurements, contract disputes, personnel and police actions, torts, real estate, environmental law, and rail. The attorneys also represent MTA in litigation related to these matters in state and federal courts, as well as administrative tribunals. The Principal Counsel will confer with the attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters and/or litigation.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience as an attorney. Applicants must have strong organizational and managerial skills; the ability to supervise a large and complex litigation/transactional docket; and strong oral and writing skills. State or public procurement, railroad, transit, police/personnel, and management is a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to: Cheryl Brown-Whitfield, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, or by email to cackerman1@mdot.state.md.us, by the close of business on June 25, 2019. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references.
Posting Date: June 10, 2019 Closing Date: June 24, 2019
Location: Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Principal Counsel to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Responsibilities include advice on issues including bankruptcy, Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, constitutional law, and state budget. Responsibilities also include review of transactional matters, regulatory and statutory review and drafting, review of procurements and contracts, and compliance and enforcement actions. Much of the work will involve post-secondary education law and post-secondary institutions (public institutions, private institutions, for-profit institutions, and private career schools). The attorney also will represent MHEC before administrative agencies, and in State and federal trial and appellate courts. The legal unit includes the Principal Counsel and one part-time assistant attorney general.
Experience: Ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years legal experience and be a member of the Maryland Bar in good standing. Candidates should have significant experience in several of the areas described above. Good research, writing and communication skills are required. Supervisory experience is a plus. Candidates should be prepared to submit a writing sample that demonstrates proficiency in legal research, analysis and written advocacy.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references, and writing sample to: Elizabeth Harris, Chief Deputy Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by close of business June 24, 2019. Please type “Principal Counsel MHEC" in the subject line.
Posting Date: June 10, 2019 Closing Date June 24, 2019 (REPOST)
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division, 300 W. Preston St., Suite 201, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division (HOPL) is seeking applicants to serve as a contractual Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will primarily be prosecuting licensing cases before the Maryland Board of Nursing and other health occupations licensing boards. The Assistant Attorney General will serve as an administrative prosecutor of disciplinary cases against health care professionals involving allegations of fraud, abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, positive criminal history record checks, drug diversion, unprofessional conduct, substance abuse and standard of care violations. The AAG works closely with the board's investigatory staff, drafts charging documents and litigates cases before the boards or the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or malpractice experience is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to rosalind.spellman@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Nicholas Johansson, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health ( HOPL), 300 West Preston Street, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on June 24, 2019.
Posting Date: June 6, 2019 Closing Date June 19, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services, seeks applicants for a full time Contractual Assistant Attorney General position. The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with procurement of services and supplies, construction of facilities, and the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for the State of Maryland. The Contractual Assistant Attorney General will primarily provide advice on real property matters to DGS and the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) in the processing of transactions on behalf of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (“MALPF").
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least six years' experience in real property practice, with an emphasis on title and conveyancing and a background in real estate transactions. Sophisticated title and survey review is required. Significant experience in drafting agreements is preferred. The attorney must be competent in WORD and EXCEL, and must be able to prepare his/her own documents including agreements, correspondence and mailings without clerical assistance. The attorney must write well. A writing sample (advice letter) must be provided with the resume. The attorney must know how to review surveys and identify issues raised in surveys. This position requires an organized individual who is able to handle a large volume of transactions on a daily basis. The attorney must be comfortable interacting with a wide ranging number of people (farmers, attorneys, county administrators, MALPF staff, Assistant AGs, surveyors, title agents, etc.) throughout each day. Experience with drafting easements is desirable and knowledge of conservation easement law and issues is beneficial. Awareness of issues regarding mineral rights, utilities, condemnation, railroads, rights of way, and federal tax law regarding charitable donations would be very useful. Maryland bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a writing sample (advice letter) to Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business June 19, 2019.
Posting Date: May 31, 2019 Closing Date: June 14, 2019 (REPOST)
Job Title:Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment,
1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General, full time contractual position, to represent the Department. This contractual position serves as counsel to the Office of Budget & Infrastructure Financing (“OBIF") and programs related to finance and business transactions including the Water and Quality Financing Administration (WQFA). The WQFA makes loans and grants for capital infrastructure, which may include tax-exempt bond proceeds as a source of revenue. The attorney will represent the client agency in commercial and regulatory transactions to insure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and negotiates, drafts, reviews and approves appropriate financial documentation.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience with financial & commercial transactions, bond issuance, regulations, and admission to the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Principal Counsel,
Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 by close of business on June 14, 2019, by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to andrea.baker@maryland.gov.
Posting Date: May 22, 2019 Closing Date June 5, 2019 (REPOST)
Location:Maryland Department of Health 4160 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings a number of entities within MDH, including but not limited to the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) and Optometry Board.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business June 5, 2019.
Posting Date: May 21, 2019 Closing Date: June 4, 2019
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Department of Budget & Management, 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Department of Budget and Management is seeking applicants for a Paralegal position to provide legal support to the attorneys representing the Department. The position is a Grade 12 ($35,254 - $59,280, effective April 1, 2019, depending on experience) and is located at 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Md.
The position primarily supports the 8 attorneys dedicated to representing the Department's Central Collection Unit, as well as assisting the other assistant attorneys general in the office. Position responsibilities include review and preparation of legal documents, interacting with various State agencies, tracking bankruptcy notices, monitoring payments on settlement agreements, conducting research; and generally assisting with the Unit's collection practice.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
A college degree and/or certificate from an ABA approved paralegal school or college program with a minimum of 1-year paralegal experience are preferred. Must be computer literate with proficiency in or ability to learn word processing and legal research software, have excellent organizational skills, and be able to work at a consistently high volume.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business June 4, 2019
Posting Date: May 17, 2019 Closing Date: June 3, 2019
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant
Attorney General for the Housing Unit in the Consumer Protection Division. The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) will enforce the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes in pattern and practice cases related to housing, including unfair or deceptive trade practices involving landlord/tenant relationships, mobile homes, home sales, foreclosure rescue, home improvement and other cases involving unfair or deceptive trade practices related to housing. The AAG conducts investigations and brings enforcement actions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, and strong analytical and writing skills are required. Complex litigation, class action, and/or government enforcement experience is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with cover letter explaining the candidate=s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruhn@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Monday, June 3, 2019.
Posting Date: May 17, 2019 Closing Date June 4, 2019
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to rosalind.spellman@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Nicholas Johansson, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health ( HOPL), 300 West Preston Street, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on June 4, 2019.
Stephanie Lane-Weber, Counsel, Correctional Litigation Division, Office of the Attorney General, 19th Floor, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or to Stephanie Lane-Weber via email to mwelker@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on June 4, 2019.
Posting Date: April 23, 2019 Closing Date: Extended to May 24, 2019
Location: Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division 300 W. Preston St., Suite 201, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily be prosecuting licensing cases before the Maryland Board of Physicians and other health occupations licensing boards. The Assistant Attorney General will serve as an administrative prosecutor of disciplinary cases against health care professionals involving allegations of fraud, over-prescription of controlled dangerous substances, substance abuse, standard-of-care violations, incompetence and unprofessional conduct. The Assistant Attorney General works closely with the Board's investigatory staff, drafts charging documents, litigates cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings and makes presentations before the Board of Physicians.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or malpractice experience is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to rosalind.spellman@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Nicholas Johansson, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on May 24, 2019.
Posting Date: April 23, 2019 Closing Date: Extended to May 21, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Insurance Fraud Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in the Insurance Fraud Division of the Maryland Insurance Administration. The position involves the investigation and prosecution of criminal insurance fraud as well as providing advice and assistance to the Division's investigators and supervisory staff. Cases prosecuted by Assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Division are complex in nature and generally involve the use of the grand jury as an investigative tool.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience, including Circuit Court criminal trial experience or equivalent federal experience, and Maryland Bar membership required. Knowledge of insurance law is helpful, but not essential.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Roberta G. Siskind, Counsel, Office of the
Attorney General, Insurance Fraud Division, 200 St. Paul Place; 27th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on May 21, 2019
Posting Date: April 24, 2019 Closing Date: May 8, 2019
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Contract Litigation Unit, Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II in its Contract Litigation Unit. The position is responsible for, but not be limited to, assisting in the preparation of legal documents relating to contract claims and bid protests; establishing and maintaining a manual or computerized document control system for cases involving large numbers of documents; preparing hard copy and electronic hearing exhibits; proofreading and cite checking briefs and memoranda; legal research; preparation of privilege indices; drafting routine correspondence, and other general litigation support tasks as needed.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate. The ideal candidate will have three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Graduation from an accredited paralegal studies program and have at least two years of experience working for a litigation attorney is preferred. Applicants should be able to perform legal research using Westlaw and Lexis; deliver filings to various courts and boards; and attend occasional lengthy hearings, document productions, and depositions. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work at periodic high volumes. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, and Concordance will be preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business May 8, 2019.
Posting Date: April 29, 2019 Closing Date: May 13, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General, full time contractual position, to represent the Department.
This contractual position serves as counsel to the Office of Budget & Infrastructure Financing (“OBIF") and programs related to finance and business transactions including the Water and Quality Financing Administration (WQFA). The WQFA makes loans and grants for capital infrastructure, which may include tax-exempt bond proceeds as a source of revenue. The attorney will represent the client agency in commercial and regulatory transactions to insure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and negotiates, drafts, reviews and approves appropriate financial documentation.
Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 by close of business on May 13, 2019, by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to andrea.baker@maryland.gov.
Posting Date: April 26, 2019 Closing Date: May 10, 2019
Job Title: Deputy Director Position Type: Regular Full Time Assistant Attorney General
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an attorney to serve as Deputy Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The MFCU is responsible for investigations and litigation related to qui tam and other civil false claims cases in both state and federal courts, as well as criminal prosecutions related to Medicaid fraud by providers and the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. Among other things, the Deputy Director is responsible for assisting the Unit Director in the daily management of the Unit and compliance with federal and State requirements, actively litigating cases, and overseeing the Unit's training program.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation and trial experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to Maryland Bar. Experience with criminal and/or civil litigation is essential. Prior management experience would be helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to MFCU Director Strider Dickson at sdickson@oag.state.md.us by close of business on Friday, May 10, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “MFCU Deputy Director" in the subject line.
Posting Date: April 12, 2019 Closing Date: May 3, 2019
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General for the Consumer Protection Division. The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) will join the Consumer Protection Division's Enforcement Unit, which enforces the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes. The AAG conducts investigations of potential unfair or deceptive trade practices and brings enforcement actions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, and strong analytical and writing skills. Complex litigation, class action, and/or government enforcement experience is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with cover letter explaining the candidate=s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruhn@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Friday, May 3, 2019.
Posting Date: April 12, 2019 Closing Date: Extended to May 10, 2019
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services, 311 West Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an attorney to serve as Deputy Counsel for Litigation to the Maryland Department of Human Services. This attorney will assist the Principal Counsel in managing the unit's trial and appellate litigation, reviewing and editing appellate briefs, and in supervising attorneys and support staff. Additional responsibilities include serving as lead counsel in a variety of State and federal trial and appellate litigation; advice of counsel; and review of legislation and regulations.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years' experience in both trial and appellate litigation. Maryland Bar membership and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills required. Experience in child welfare, State government law, and personnel law is helpful, but not required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to: David E. Beller, Principal Counsel, Department of Human Services, 311 West Saratoga Street, Suite 1015, Baltimore, MD 21201, or david.beller@maryland.gov by close business on May 10, 2019.
Location: Comptroller of Maryland 80 Calvert St., Annapolis, Maryland
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Brian L. Oliner, Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, 80 Calvert Street, Room 303, Annapolis, MD 21401 by the close of business on May 10, 2019.
Posting Date: April 16, 2019 Closing Date: April 30, 2019
Job Title: Investigator/Administrator I Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business April 30, 2019.
Posting Date: April 15, 2019 Closing Date: April 29, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. This position primarily serves as counsel to the Land and Materials Administration, Oil Control Program. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 6048, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 by close of business on April 29, 2019, by mail, fax: (410)537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov).
Posting Date: April 12, 2019 Closing Date: April 26, 2019
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position assigned to the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. The Staff Attorney position will be primarily responsible for representing the Central Collection Unit, a division of DBM that collects debts owed to the State of Maryland. The position involves representing the State's interests in State district courts and in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The position may also involve collections related litigation in State circuit courts and the United States Bankruptcy Court, as well as representation of DBM on other matters, as assigned. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to gain substantial litigation experience. The salary range for the position is $48,034 – 76,896 (effective April 1, 2019) and includes full State benefits.
Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, as well as good judgement, trustworthiness, and attention to detail. Maryland Bar membership is required. Recently admitted members of the Maryland Bar are welcome to apply.
Submission: To apply for this position, please submit your resume, accompanied by a cover letter that describes your background, qualifications, and why you are interested in the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Michael Scott Friedman, Deputy Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, 300 West Preston Street, Room 407, Baltimore, MD 21201, or via email to: michael.friedman@maryland.gov. Applications are due by 5p.m. on April 26, 2019. .
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: April 2, 2019 Closing Date: April 16, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for a Deputy Counsel to represent the Department.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of legal experience and excellent writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. Significant litigation experience and familiarity with Maryland and/or federal environmental laws, including oil control, animal feeding operations, solid and hazardous waste, brownfields, mining, and lead poisoning prevention is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048,
Baltimore, MD 21230 by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to andrea.baker@maryland.gov by close of business April 16, 2019.
Posting Date: April 2, 2019 Closing Date April 16, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of Health 4160 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, Md.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business April 16, 2019.
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