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Posting Date: May 8, 2018 Closing Date: May 22, 2018
Job Title: Deputy Communications Director Position Type: Regular Full Time (Administrator II)
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Deputy Communications Director. The Deputy Communications Director assists the Director of Communications in positioning and promoting the Office of the Attorney General's mission, priorities, accomplishments, and activities through traditional media, new media, social media, internal communications and strategic media relationships and engagement. The Deputy Communications Director must have strong writing and editing skills. The Deputy Communications Director writes, edits and produces speeches, consumer publications, advisories, webinars, videos and press releases. The position will work closely with the Consumer Protection Division to develop press releases and consumer advisories based on consumer complaints and/or trends, and manages media requests for the Division. The Deputy Communications Director also manages the agency's presence at the Maryland State Fair.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have 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. A minimum of three to five years' experience in public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field, with a strong knowledge of social media, writing and research skills are required. 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 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-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Familiarity with legal issues is preferred but not required.
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 22, 2018.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: May 7, 2018 Closing Date: May 21, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Correctional Litigation Division, is seeking applicants for a contractual Paralegal II position. The position will provide administrative and litigation support to at least six Assistant Attorneys General. The paralegal will provide litigation and other support to the attorneys, including review, preparation, organization of legal documents, correspondences, affidavits, and exhibits; discovery requests and responses including e-discovery; review documents for privilege and prepare privilege lists; preparation of subpoena and documents for deposition; prepare deposition summaries; prepare subpoenas; coordinate scheduling of witnesses for interviews, depositions, and trial; file pleadings in court including electronic filing, assist attorneys in all phases of hearing and trial preparation; conducting legal and investigative research; draft responses to Public Information Act requests; communicate with staff, other agencies, and the general public; monitoring litigation calendars; answering telephones; back-up for Division secretary; and any additional duties related to working in a high volume law office. Hours: 8:30am to 5pm, some overtime may be required occasionally. Some travel required.
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. Preferred candidate will have a four year college degree or an associate degree in paralegal studies. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of three years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research and preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, Google Applications, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace. Knowledge of civil litigation procedures required. Preferred but not required, familiarity with document management software such as Concordance. 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.
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 21, 2018.
Posting Date: May 4, 2018 Closing Date: May 18, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Specialist II 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. One year 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 May 18, 2018.
Job Title: Database Specialist I Position Type: Contractual 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 contractual Database Specialist in the Information Technology Unit. Duties include but are not limited to: downloading eDiscovery from USB drives, various websites, and/or file sharing locations; preparing eDiscovery to be loaded into document & review analysis platforms; creating and setting up databases and grant users permission to the databases within; training users on how to use document & review analysis platforms; creating productions from document & review analysis platforms for users as needed for trial or as requested by opposing counsel; facilitating WebEx or other web-based hosting of presentations, including integrating documents provided through eDiscovery. This position will also be providing Helpdesk support for general requests, including the current Case Tracking System (CTS) and the new Case Management System, setting up profiles on the workstations, troubleshooting any macro problems for printing out of CTS, providing printer and copier support requests, toner replacement.
Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology related field to include course work in database management systems. Experience with document and review analysis platforms desired. Relevant experience can be substituted for the required education.
Posting Date: April 26, 2018 Closing Date May 17, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Department of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 608, Baltimore, Maryland.
Description: The Office of Attorney General is seeking experienced applicants for a full-time attorney to handle a wide variety of advice and litigation services including draft and review legal documents to include real estate, commercial leases, title work, tort claims, litigate administrative personnel disciplinary actions, and representing Maryland Capital Police.
Experience: Minimum requirements: five years of legal experience in real estate transactions, litigation (including administrative actions and tort claims) and admission to the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) via email to matisia.jones1@maryland.gov with “Assistant Attorney General - Job Announcement" in the Subject Line: no later than the close of business on May 17, 2018. .
Posting Date: April 30, 2018 Closing Date: May 14, 2018
Job Title: Health Advocacy Ombudsman Position Type: Contractual Full Time (Admin. Officer III)
Location: Consumer Protection Division, Health Education and Advocacy Unit, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Health Ombudsman position in the Health Education and Advocacy Unit of the Consumer Protection Division. The position is equivalent to Grade 15 and is a contractual position.
The Health Education and Advocacy Unit assists consumers whose health plans have refused to cover medical procedures or to pay for medical services that have already been provided and assists consumers with billing problems in the health care marketplace. Position responsibilities include assisting consumers with health insurance complaints, including helping consumers with grievances and appeals; assisting consumers with health care billing complaints; assisting consumers with obtaining health insurance; maintaining consumer complaint files; supervising volunteers and interns who assist consumers with health-related complaints; assisting consumers who call the HEAU hotline; interacting via telephone and written communications with consumers, health care providers and representatives from health insurance companies.
Experience: Minimum requirements: bachelor's degree from accredited four year college or university; three years' experience in administrative or professional work; applicants may substitute additional experience for required education at a rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to two years of required education. Applicants should have interpersonal and organizational skills and experience with word processing and database programs. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of health insurance and health care billing issues or a medical background 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 14, 2018.
Posting Date: May 2, 2018 Closing Date: May 16, 2018
Job Title: Deputy Division Director Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Department of Social Services, Baltimore City 1510 Guilford Ave., Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General to serves as Deputy Director of the Baltimore City Department of Social Services Legal Services Division.
The Deputy Director assists the Division Director in providing legal advice to the Baltimore City Department of Social Services Director and other agency administrators, supervising the attorneys, oversees the litigation of the division, managing the day-to-day operations of the division, and representing the Department in the Circuit Courts, Juvenile Courts, District Courts, and the Office of Administrative Hearings in complex or other special cases. The Legal Services Division is responsible for representing the agency in the following cases to protect vulnerable children and adults: Child-in-Need-of-Assistance, Termination-of-Parental Rights, Adult Protective Services Guardianship cases, Confidentiality matters, and Administrative Hearings concerning child abuse/neglect cases, foster home approvals and other matters before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least five years of litigation experience, as well as experience building and maintaining relationships with agency administrators and caseworkers, and an understanding of the families and individuals that are the clients of the agency and are often facing difficult circumstances. Substantive knowledge related to juvenile, family, and adult guardianship law is desirable. Strong skills in legal writing and oral advocacy are essential. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to James Becker, Division Director, 1510 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202, James.Becker@maryland.gov by the close of business May 16, 2018. Candidates who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample. Please write “Dept. of Social Services Deputy" in the subject line.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, 300 E. Joppa Road Towson, MD 21286
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily handle procurement matters relating to the acquisition of goods and services by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service. Litigation responsibilities will include appearing before the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals (MSBCA) and handling appeals to the circuit court and appellate courts from MSBCA decisions. The attorney will also provide legal advice to Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services procurement officials and other Department officials. As workload permits, this position may also handle general litigation relating to correctional matters, including appearance before administrative agencies and federal and state court.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years' litigation experience, membership in the Maryland Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in handling procurement matters is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, writing sample and references, all in PDF, to Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel at Stuart.Nathan@maryland.gov by the close of business on May 16, 2018.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: April 23, 2018 Closing Date: May 14, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney Genera Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Location: Maryland Technology Development Corporation (“TEDCO"), 401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for TEDCO is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General vacancy. The Assistant Attorney General's primary responsibility will be to assist in providing legal representation to TEDCO's investment financing programs. In addition to providing various other forms of business assistance to companies commercializing technologies originating in university and federal labs located in Maryland, TEDCO administers various investment financing programs, including the Enterprise Fund, the InvestMaryland Program, the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative, and various specialized investment programs targeted at pre-seed and seed stage technology companies. Through these programs TEDCO makes equity and convertible debt investments in Maryland start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage companies.
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments, including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in corporate transactions. Experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated investment documents, particularly those required for investments exempted from registration pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is preferred. Maryland Bar is required. Candidates must have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on May 14, 2018.
Posting Date: April 17, 2018 Closing Date: May 1, 2018
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 a Full-Time Assistant Attorney General position with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This position serves as Advice Counsel to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing boards and commissions. Advice Counsel is responsible for attending the meetings of the boards and commissions, answering inquiries directed to the boards and commissions, advising the boards and commissions on all pertinent regulatory and legislative matters, serving as counsel to the boards and commissions at hearings of contested cases, and drafting orders reflecting the boards' and commissions' decisions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Knowledge of administrative law, the Open Meetings Act, and the Maryland Public Information Act is also 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 May 1, 2018.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Opinions and Advice/Civil Litigation 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to split his or her time 50-50 between the Opinions & Advice Division and the Civil Litigation Division. As a member of the Opinions & Advice Division, the attorney in this position will help draft and edit official opinions of the Attorney General, as well as letters of advice to State agency clients, on challenging questions of state and federal law. In addition, the Assistant Attorney General will assist the Civil Litigation unit, which represents Maryland state agencies and officials in the state and federal trial and appellate courts, in the most important civil litigation that the State confronts. The Civil Litigation Division also reviews and approves all civil complaints, notices of appeal, and appellate briefs filed on behalf of the State; conducts moot courts in all civil appeals; and serves as a general resource and advisor on litigation matters to the divisions and units of the Office of the Attorney General.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' legal experience, including an outstanding academic record; experience with complex litigation; excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; and the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues. Maryland Bar membership required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Deborah Spence at dspence@oag.state.md.us or Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore Maryland 21202, by the close of business on May 1, 2018. Please include “Opinions/Civil AAG Position" in the subject line.
Posting Date: April 3, 2018 Closing Date: April 30, 2018
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
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 three 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 Monday, April 30, 2018.
Posting Date: April 10, 2018 Closing Date: April 24, 2018
Job Title: Mediator (Consumer Affairs Supervisor) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 201 Baptist St., Salisbury, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Mediator to assist in theadministration of the Salisbury Office of the Mediation Unit in the Consumer Protection Division. Theposition is responsible for negotiation of complex consumer complaints; and assisting in the managementof the unit’s daily caseload in our Salisbury office.
Experience: The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four yearcollege or university and three years of experience in administrative or social work; strong interpersonal,writing, and organizational skills required. A candidate may substitute up to two years of education for upto two years of experience. Experience in mediation is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Departmentof Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the closeof business April 24, 2018.The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity inthe workplace.
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. Experience in higher education law and knowledge of state government preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required. Litigation experience preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: KatherineBainbridge, Chief Counsel, Office of the Attorney General - Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on April 24, 2018.
Posting Date: April 9, 2018 Closing Date: April 23, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for a contractual AssistantAttorney General position in the Department of Health. The Assistant Attorney General will work primarilyin support of the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission and will be primarily assigned tohandle state court litigation and administrative litigation relating to licensing and compliance matters. Theposition will involve trial and appellate work, as well as significant motions practice.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, excellentanalytical and writing skills, and experience with administrative law. Admission to the Maryland Bar isrequired. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. Experiencerepresenting a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of threereferences to Heather Nelson via email at heather.nelson1@maryland.gov or via mail to 300 West PrestonSt., Suite 302, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, by the close of business on Monday, April 23, 2018.The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversityin the workplace.
Posting Date: April 2, 2018 Closing Date: April 16, 2018
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. Position responsibilities include typing and/or editing correspondence, court pleadings, including but not limited to legal memoranda and briefs, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents at a consistently high volume; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining a high volume of litigation and subject matter files; interacting with various State agencies, including the Judicial System; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned in support of the Division. Experience in real estate/transactional administrative support desirable but not required.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate and five years' experience performing secretarial or clerical work including functioning 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. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013; strong word processing skills; telephone experience; and excellent organizational skills. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and cover letters to: Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices
Coordinator, 17th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or email to jobs@oag.state.md.us by close of business April 16, 2018. Please put “EAD Mgt. Assoc." in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 28, 2018 Closing Date: April 11, 2018
Job Title: Social Services Attorney Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Worcester County Department of Social Services 299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Social Services Attorney to represent the Worcester County Department of Social Services (“WCDSS").
This position represents the WCDSS in the circuit court in child welfare proceedings, including Child in Need of Assistance (“CINA"), Termination of Parental Rights (“TPR"), and adult protective services cases, and would represent the WCDSS before the Office of Administrative Hearings in child abuse, neglect and other hearings. This position also represents the Child Support Administration in state court litigation regarding child support establishment, modification and enforcement, and provides general agency advice and counsel to the child support division of the WCDSS.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience in child welfare and child support matters is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to Ann Sheridan, Deputy Counsel for Litigation, at ann.sheridan@maryland.gov , by close of business on April 11, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to submit a writing sample. Please write “WCDSS Social Services Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 20, 2018 Closing Date: April 11, 2018
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' legal experience. Experience in higher education law and knowledge of state government preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required. Litigation experience preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief Counsel, Office of the Attorney General - Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on April 11, 2018.
Posting Date: March 19, 2018 Closing Date: April 2, 2018
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
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 Senior 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.
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 Kathleen Murphy (Acting Director of the Criminal Division) at kmurphy@oag.state.md.us , by the close of business on Monday, April 2, 2018. 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.
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for Director of its Criminal Division. The Division Director is responsible for the supervision of the Criminal Division, which includes the Environmental Crimes Unit, the Fraud and Corruption Unit, the Insurance Fraud Unit, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Organized Crime Unit. Each of these Units handles a wide array of proactive investigations and prosecutions, including white collar; public corruption; environmental crimes; Medicaid, insurance, and tax fraud; gang and drug conspiracies; firearms crimes; prison corruption; human trafficking and other crimes of exploitation. The Criminal Division has statewide jurisdiction and coordinates and collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years criminal litigation experience, including supervising attorneys handling complex investigations. Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter to Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney
General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by April 2, 2018. Please type “Division Director Criminal" in the subject line.
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Posting Date: March 16, 2018 Closing Date: March 30, 2018
Job Title: Senior Attorney Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for TEDCO is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General. The Assistant Attorney General's primary responsibility will be to assist in providing legal representation to TEDCO's investment financing programs. In addition to providing various other forms of business assistance to companies commercializing technologies originating in university and federal labs located in Maryland, TEDCO administers various investment financing programs, including the Enterprise Fund, the InvestMaryland Program, the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative, and various specialized investment programs targeted at pre-seed and seed stage technology companies. Through these programs TEDCO makes equity and convertible debt investments in Maryland start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage companies.
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments, including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration, including coordination and review of responses to requests made under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in corporate transactions. Experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated investment documents, particularly those required for investments exempted from registration pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is required. Maryland Bar is required. Candidates must have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on March 30, 2018.
Posting Date: March 15, 2018 Closing Date: March 29, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland Office of the Comptroller, 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Division to assist in the investigation and prosecution of tax fraud in Maryland. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for complex cases involving tax preparer fraud, tax evasion, and other criminal violations of state tax laws in courts across Maryland. The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with the Office of the Comptroller and will be part of the Attorney General's Criminal Division. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. This position will be part of the Attorney General's Fraud and Corruption Task Force and will collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of civil and/or criminal litigation experience, excellent investigative and case development skills, and substantial trial experience. A background in tax law is helpful. Clerkships in state or federal courts can also be valuable. Strong abilities in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy are essential. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney General, at ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on March 29, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and transcript. Please write “AAG Application - Tax Fraud" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 15, 2018 Closing Date: March 29, 2013
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St. Suite #302 Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II at the Maryland Department of Health located in Baltimore, MD. The paralegal will provide litigation and other support to the attorneys, including review, preparation and organization of legal documents; composing and preparing routine correspondence, legal pleadings, affidavits, and exhibits in various lawsuits and administrative proceedings; filing pleadings in court and administrative agencies, including electronic filing; conducting legal research, utilizing both Westlaw and law library resources; organizing and scheduling witnesses for hearings and depositions, including the preparation of subpoenas; interviewing witnesses; organizing/maintaining litigation files; follow-up on compliance with requests for discovery; assisting attorneys in all phases of hearing and trial preparation; and other related duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary drafting and reviewing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty college credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or law school may be substituted for the required experience. Applicants shall be detailedoriented, have an exceptional proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications, superb organizational skills, and ability to work independently, while consistently producing a high volume of work.
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 March 29, 2018.
Posting Date: March 12, 2018 Closing Date: March 26, 2018
Location: 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 Paralegal II position. The position will provide administrative and paralegal support to at least seven Assistant Attorneys General. Position responsibilities include typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; drafting basic pleadings; conducting legal and investigative research; preparing exhibits; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources; monitoring trial calendars; answering telephones; and any additional duties related to working in a high volume law office.
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. Preferred candidate will have a four year college degree or an associate degree in paralegal studies. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of three years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research and preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil litigation procedures required. 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.
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 March 26, 2018.
Posting Date: March 8, 2018 Closing Date: March 22, 2018
Location: Department of Human Resources Charles County Department of Social Services, 200 Kent Avenue, LaPlata, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II for the Department of Human Resources at the Charles County Department of Social Services to provide support for a Social Services Attorney. Responsibilities for this position include drafting proposed master's recommendations and proposed court orders, petitions for guardianship and termination of parental rights; coordinating service of petitions, notices, and subpoenas; serving as a liaison between the attorney and other attorneys, as well as court personnel; maintaining the calendar for proceedings; assisting with trial preparations; witness interviews; conducting legal research; transcription preparation and general support.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or drafting and reviewing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. (Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or 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. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work at consistently high volumes. Applicants also should be able to perform computerized legal research, handle electronic filings, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and independently draft and edit legal documents and correspondence
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 March 22, 2018.
Posting Date: March 14, 2018 Closing Date: March 28, 2018
Job Title: Child Support Attorney Position Type: Contractual Full time
Location: Baltimore City Office of Child Support 217 E. Redwood Street, 11th Floor, Baltimore MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time contractual Social Services Attorney 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 and providing general agency advice and counsel.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least two years of experience in trial litigation. Maryland Bar membership is required. Family law experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Charlton Howard, Chief, Office of Special Counsel, Charlton.Howard@maryland.gov, by the close of business on March 28, 2018. Please write "Child Support Administration – Baltimore City" in the subject line. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample.
Posting Date: March 13, 2018 Closing Date: March 27, 2018
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily handle federal and state court litigation relating to correctional matters. The litigation responsibilities will include defending tort claims, civil rights actions initiated by inmate 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. The attorney will also provide legal advice to the Division of Correction and other agencies of the Department.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years' litigation experience, membership in the Maryland Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in handling matters at both the federal and state levels is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, writing sample and references, all in PDF, to Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel at Stuart.Nathan@maryland.gov by the close of business on March 27, 2018.
Posting Date: March 6, 2017 Closing Date: March 20, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time (Includes some State Paid Benefits)
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two contractual attorney positions at the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA"). These positions will be responsible for handling a variety of transactional and litigation matters, including handling real estate matters, negotiating contracts with various entities, reviewing procurement solicitations and federal and state transportation grants and representing the MTA in contract litigation and other transactional matters. The Attorneys will also confer with other transactional attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters and litigation.
Experience: The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Familiarity with Maryland real estate and procurement law is a plus. Good research and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references and writing sample to T. Byron Smith, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney
General, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore Maryland, 21202 or fax to (410)-333-2584, or by email to Stacey Freedman at sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov by the close of business March 20, 2018.
Posting Date: March 6, 2018 Closing Date: March 20, 2018
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Full Time
Location: 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. This position, working independently and under the supervision of Assistant Attorneys General, will represent the agency in various District Courts in Maryland relating to Video Toll Citations. This position will also perform legal research, provide advice, assist with subpoenas, and work on a variety of legal issues that impact the agency.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have admission to the Maryland Bar and strong oral advocacy and writing skills. Judicial clerkship or trial experience is helpful. Recently admitted members of the Maryland Bar are encouraged to apply.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter and list of references to: Meryle Freiberg Dunlap, Deputy 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 March 20, 2018.
Posting Date: March 1, 2018 Closing Date: March 15, 2018
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments,
including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration, including coordination and review of responses to requests made under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on March 15, 2018.
Posting Date: February 26, 2018 Closing Date: March 12, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Full Time
Location: Department of Commerce 401 East Pratt St. 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide at the Department of Commerce. This position supports at least five attorneys. Responsibilities include typing various financing documents, memoranda, correspondence, briefs and other legal documents; communicating with State agency staff and members of the public; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining litigation files and files related to financing transactions; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Four years of experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (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). Experience maintaining legal or financing files, schedules and logs. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong word processing skills, and excellent organizational skills. One year previous experience in a legal office is 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 March 12, 2018.
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide to provide administrative and legal secretarial support to the Chief of Litigation, Deputies and Assistant Attorneys General who provide legal counsel and advice to the Department. Position responsibilities include preparing and typing correspondence, legal memoranda and briefs at a consistently high volume; drafting, reviewing, and organizing documents for trial; maintaining litigation and subject files; managing the case tracking system; interacting with other agencies and courts; maintaining the law library; and generally assisting with the secretarial administration of the Unit.
Experience: The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and four years performing secretarial work. 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. Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and WordPerfect, and excellent organizational skills. One year legal secretarial experience is preferred.
Posting Date: February 23, 2018 Closing Date: March 9, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type:Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide at the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA"). This position supports at least three Assistant Attorneys General and Deputy Counsel. Responsibilities include typing pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, briefs and other legal documents to be filed in Maryland state and federal courts; maintaining open appeals files; communicating with various divisions of the MTA, Department of Transportation, and Office of the Attorney General; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining a high volume of litigation and subject matter files; interacting with various State agencies, including the judiciary; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate; four years of experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (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); experience maintaining case files, schedules and logs and familiarity with the Maryland Rules of Procedure, Annotated Code of Maryland and Maryland Vehicle Laws. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office; strong word processing skills, and excellent organizational skills. Maryland driver's license required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on March 9, 2018. Resumes may be sent by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us . Please type “Admin. Aide MTA" in the subject line.
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration, is seeking applicants for a Contractual Administrative Officer/Paralegal. The position will coordinate client resources, provide legal support, maintain electronic document retention and case management processes. Position responsibilities include preparing for numerous Assistant Attorney Generals basic legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; conducting legal and investigative research; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources and office schedules; acting as a liaison for administration of human resource policies and procedures and any additional duties related to working in a law office.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years' experience in administrative or professional work. Applicants may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional 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. Applicants 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 shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, case & document management, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil litigation procedures. Paralegal experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on March 9, 2018. Resumes may be sent by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us . Please type “Admin. Officer II SHA" in the subject line.
Posting Date: February 14, 2017 Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Assistant Attorney General position with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This position serves as advice counsel to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, who supervises and regulates Maryland-chartered commercial and savings banks, Maryland-chartered credit unions, mortgage lenders (including lenders, brokers, and servicers), sales finance companies, mortgage loan originators, check cashing services, and other related financial services. The position involves providing legal advice to the Commissioner on a broad range of issues, including interpretation of relevant statutes and regulations, compliance with Maryland and federal financial services laws, evaluation of licensing qualifications, determination of Commissioner's authority, and other related issues.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience representing financial institutions, lenders, or loan servicers, or a financial regulator is preferred.
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 February 28, 2018.
Posting Date: January 29, 2018 Closing Date February 12, 2018
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 but not limited to the Board of Nursing.
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 tiffany.johnson@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Deborah Donohue, 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 February 12, 2018.
Posting Date: January 24, 2018 Closing Date: February 7, 2018
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 Division 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 court experience is desirable. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to susan.cherry@maryland.gov , or via regular mail to Susan Cherry, Chief of Litigation, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on February 7, 2018. Please put “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
Posting Date: January 17, 2018 Closing Date: January 31, 2018
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Courts/Civil Litigation Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate in the Courts/Civil Litigation Division. Responsibilities for this position include, assisting with litigation and appellate matters; typing pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs; keeping current all litigation files; organizing exhibits and other documents in preparation for trial, hearings, meetings or other purposes; and preparing mail for distribution and tracking. Experience with Microsoft Office is required.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Five years 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. Applicants shall have knowledge of Microsoft Word and familiarity with internet legal research databases is required; telephone experience; and organizational skills. Legal secretarial experience required.
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 January 31, 2018.
Posting Date: January 12, 2018 Closing Date: January 26, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General VI, Grade 22 Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 8766, BWI Airport, Maryland 21240
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). The MAA owns and operates Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and Martin State Airport (MTN). This position will represent the MAA in litigation in State and federal courts, and before administrative agencies, including the Office of Administrative Hearings. This position will also provide advice on a variety of legal issues including: government contracts, real estate matters (such as easements, acquisitions, leases, and land use), noise, commercial transactions, environmental mitigation, personnel, employment, labor, legislation, and the Public Information Act. The MAA legal offices are located on the third floor of the terminal building at BWI Marshall Airport and free parking is provided.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years legal experience, and good research, writing and communication skills. Significant experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: trial and appellate litigation, administrative hearings, legislative/regulatory review, real estate transactions, commercial transactions, environmental law and procurement. Maryland Bar is also required.
Submission: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Louisa H. Goldstein, Principal Counsel, Maryland Aviation Administration, Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 8766, Third Floor, BWI Airport, MD 21240, or by email to Mary Conery, at mconery@bwiairport.com , by close of business January 26, 2018.
Posting Date: January 11, 2018 Closing Date: January 25, 2018
Location: Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration
707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland and Hanover, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the State Highway Administration (“SHA"). Responsibilities include representing SHA in litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies and providing advice on a variety of issues. This position will be responsible for representing SHA in complex civil litigation involving tort, transportation, environmental, condemnation, and real estate matters. The duties may include litigation in all areas of the state when needed and will handle cases both independently and as a member of a team.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with excellent writing and communication skills. Jury trial experience is preferred.
Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: tort, real estate and construction litigation, litigation requiring expert testimony, complex negotiations, transportation and environmental law. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Linda DeVuono, Deputy Counsel, State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ldevuono@sha.state.md.us by close of business day on January 25, 2018.
Posting Date: December 26, 2017 Closing Date: January 9, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking applicants for a
Paralegal II position. Duties and responsibilities for this position include all aspects of providing support to attorneys, including review and tracking of incoming complaints and referrals; review, preparation and management of legal documents; filing pleadings in court; organizing and scheduling witnesses for interviews, hearings, and depositions; the preparation of discovery requests; organizing/maintaining litigation files; follow-up on compliance with requests for discovery; assisting attorneys in all aspects of trial preparation; and other related duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree from an accredited twoyear college, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. A certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Applicants may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited law school for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to work at a consistently high volume; knowledge of PowerPoint and Access is 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 January 9, 2018.
Posting Date: December 19, 2017 Closing Date: January 2, 2018
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
The position involves overseeing the operations of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit; prosecuting Medicaid provider fraud cases, prosecuting cases involving the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; suing Medicaid providers for fraud pursuant to the Maryland False Health Claims Act, managing a federal grant; maintaining an active liaison with federal and state agencies; and initiating and supporting legislative matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have seven years litigation experience and admission to Maryland Bar. Experience with complex litigation is essential. Management experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to: Elizabeth Embry, Division Director, Criminal Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on January 2, 2018 or by email to eembry@oag.state.md.us.
Posting Date: December 6, 2017 Closing Date: December 20, 2017
Job Title: Chief Counsel Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Opinions and Advice, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to serve as Chief Counsel to the Opinions and Advice Unit. The Chief Counsel functions as the Attorney General's representative and chief advisor on all matters involving the Opinions and Advice Unit. In that capacity, the Chief Counsel has direct responsibility for the issuance of all Opinions of the Attorney General, as well as a supervisory role with respect to the less formal, but equally important and far more numerous, legal advice given daily by the Assistant Attorneys General in the Office. That supervisory role also requires the Chief Counsel to resolve interpretive disagreements between Assistant Attorneys General in different divisions of the Office about the advice they provide to their agency clients. In addition to a supervisory role over interpretive questions, the Chief Counsel plays a prominent role with respect to the Public Information Act, overseeing the Office's compliance with the Act, updating the Public Information Act Manual, and providing training on the Act's requirements. The Chief Counsel also plays an important role in counseling individual OAG employees who seek guidance about their ethical obligations.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and Maryland bar membership. Legal experience of at least seven years and working knowledge of the Open Meetings Act, the Public Information Act, and local government law are desirable for this position.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Elizabeth Harris, Chief Deputy Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by December 20, 2017. Please put “Chief Counsel – Opinions" in the subject line.
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 December 20, 2017.
Posting Date: December 5, 2017 Closing Date: December 19, 2017
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Full Time Regular
Location: Department of General Services, 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services (DGS), seeks applicants for a Division Director position. The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with procurement of commodities and energy, the design and construction of public improvements, the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for the State of Maryland, leasing of State space for State offices, State-wide energy performance and conservation, monitoring Capital Grant project agreements and compliance with Bond Bills, and the maintenance and security of state buildings. The Division Director is responsible for providing advice to DGS on procurement matters as well as representing DGS in litigation before state courts and administrative agencies.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are at least six (6) years of legal experience, strong litigation and writing skills and Maryland Bar membership.
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, Maryland 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by the close of business December 19, 2017. Please put “Division Director Department of General Services" in the subject line.
