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Posting Date: May 22, 2019 Closing Date June 5, 2019 (REPOST)
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
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.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
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
Job Title: 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 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.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: May 17, 2019 Closing Date June 4, 2019
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 4, 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 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
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
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.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
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.
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 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.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
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
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 May 10, 2019.
Posting Date: April 16, 2019 Closing Date: April 30, 2019
Job Title: 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 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.
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 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
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Regular Full Time
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.
Posting Date: March 15, 2019 Closing Date: March 29, 2019
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Aging, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1007 Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate to provide support to the Principal Counsel and Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Maryland Department of Aging as well as the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Responsibilities for this position include typing and proof reading correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, and appellate briefs; reviewing and organizing documents and exhibits in preparation for trials, hearings, meetings or other purposes; drafting routine memoranda and correspondence; filing a consistently high volume of materials, which can require bending, kneeling, and using a footstool; maintaining calendars; utilizing a database to ascertain information and pull reports; arranging meeting and training dates, spaces, and refreshments; preparing and submitting internal payment requests; ordering office supplies; making travel arrangements; and preparing mail for distribution and tracking.
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. 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. Demonstrated ability to accurately type at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have strong telephone and organizational skills. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and databases would be useful. 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: https://jobapscloud.com/MD/ by the close of business on March 29, 2019.
Posting Date: March 13, 2019 Closing Date: March 27, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer III 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 an Administrative Officer III to serve as Office Manager in its Educational Affairs Division, which advises and represents Maryland public higher education institutions and related agencies. Position responsibilities include providing managerial, administrative and secretarial support for the Division Chief and other assistant attorneys general, as assigned. The position will also function as payroll representative for employees who are on the payroll of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Responsibilities include supervising and assigning work to Division support staff; managing support staff workflow and workloads; managing the Division's files and case management system; developing and executing various procedures, processes, and tools to support Division goals; arranging for support staff and attorney training; preparing expense reports and making travel arrangements; scheduling, attending and taking notes at meetings; receiving and screening telephone calls; creating and maintaining files for litigation, advice, and real estate matters; preparing and typing correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, and briefs under time constraints; compiling reports, summaries and logs; interacting with clients, courts, and various other State agencies, and providing other administrative and secretarial support as required.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, five years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, and experience managing and supervising other staff. 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 high pace. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong word processing skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and cover letters to jobs@oag.state.md.us by close of business on March 27, 2019. Please put “EAD Office Manager" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 6, 2019 Closing Date: March 20, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General-Maryland Aviation Administration, BWI Airport, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer II in at the Maryland Aviation
Administration. Position responsibilities include drafting, typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, deeds 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 and assisting in the handling of telephone communications and creating requisitions for payment on invoices received in the office. The position engages with judicial agencies, state agencies and commercial counterparts; conducts legal and investigative research, creates and prepares various reports for internal and external customers; prepares exhibits; assists in preparation, development, training and execution of various procedures and tools to meet divisional goals and objectives; 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. The position is located at the Maryland Aviation Administration in the BWI Airport terminal. Free parking is provided. Selected candidate is required to undergo and pass a security background check in accordance with TSA procedures to qualify for a airport security badge.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years' 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 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 should have experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents, verifying legal citations and references, and assisting in the preparation, development and execution of various procedures and tools to meet the office's goals and objectives. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong word processing skills. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court procedures and litigation support experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and cover letters to William C. Lindsey, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Terminal, Third Floor, P.O. Box 8766, BWI Airport, Maryland 21240 or by email to wlindsey@bwiairport.com by close of business on March 20, 2019. Please put “Administrative Officer II" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 8, 2019 Closing Date: March 22, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer I 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 Officer at the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA”). This position acts as Administrative Assistant to Principal Counsel and provides administrative and paraprofessional support to the Office of the Attorney General (MTA) and consists of Principal Counsel, Deputy Counsel, five Assistant Attorneys General and Office Manager. Support includes but is not limited to, assisting attorneys in preparation for judicial and administrative proceedings, managing the legal database that tracks all legal assignments, managing confidential attorney files, managing client inquiries, managing scheduling of conference room and maintaining calendars.
Experience: Candidates will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university. One (I) year 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. 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 22, 2019. Resumes may be sent by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us. Please type “Corrected Admin. Officer MTA” in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: March 14, 2019 Closing Date April 11, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Part-Time
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 part-time contractual Assistant Attorney General (24 hours per week). The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with the procurement of commodities and services, energy, facilities maintenance, grants management, the design and construction of State buildings, and the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for the State of Maryland. The Contractual Attorney will provide advice on real property matters to DGS and the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and assist in the processing of real estate transactions on behalf of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF).
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience in real property practice, strong title experience and an emphasis on conveyancing. The attorney must be familiar with plotting legal descriptions and able to identify errors in descriptions, know how to review surveys and identify issues raised in surveys. The ideal candidate must be competent in Word, be organized and able to handle an extremely large volume of transactions and have excellent writing skills. The attorney must be able to interact with a wide-ranging number of people, i.e. farmers, attorneys, county administrators, MALPF staff, other AAGs, surveyors, title agents, etc. through the day. Knowledge of conservations easement law and issues is very desirable. Familiarity with the MALPF program is also desirable but not required. Awareness of issues regarding mineral rights, utilities, condemnation, railroads, rights of way and federal tax law regarding charitable donations would be useful. Admission to the Maryland Bar 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 April 11, 2019
Posting Date: March 19, 2018 Closing Date: April 2, 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 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 April 2, 2019.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Full Time/Contractual
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as a contractual Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will provide advice and counsel to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC) as well as other units within the Department. The Assistant Attorney General will handle the legal aspects of the MMCC's regulation, licensing, and oversight of the growing, distribution and use of medical cannabis in the State and will primarily represent the MMCC in litigation and administrative proceedings.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience; excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Prior experience representing a regulatory agency or licensing entity would be helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email to tiffany.johnson@maryland.gov or via regular mail to AAG Heather Nelson, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on March 22, 2019.
Posting Date: March 5, 2019 Closing Date: March 19, 2019
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division (“EAD") is seeking applicants for an assistant attorney general position to handle litigation for Maryland's public higher education institutions. The assistant attorney general will prepare and litigate civil cases and matters on behalf of the institutions and their employees to protect, assert and/or defend the State's and the represented parties' interests before judicial and administrative bodies. The assistant attorney general will also provide advice and counsel to the institutions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience in Maryland state and federal trial and appellate courts, excellent research and writing skills, knowledge of Maryland state law, and Maryland Bar membership.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief, Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on March 19, 2019.
Posting Date: February 22, 2019 Closing Date: March 12, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Full Time/Contractual
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants to serve as a Staff Attorney to the Consumer Protection Division's Home Builder Registration Unit. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for representing the interests of the Home Builder Guaranty Fund throughout the administrative process, primarily before the Office of Administrative Hearings. The Staff Attorney will also be responsible for enforcing the home builder registration laws, including the laws governing home builders and home builder sales representatives, and will respond to business and consumer inquiries regarding the Guaranty Fund,
Experience: Strong communication and writing skills and admission to the Maryland Bar required. Ideal candidate will have litigation experience or a judicial clerkship.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with cover letter, writing sample, and list of references to Karen Valentine, Director, Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit, Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by the close of business on March 12, 2019.
Posting Date: February 21, 2019 Closing Date: March 7, 2019
Job Title: Investigative Auditor (Admin. Off. III) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Criminal Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two Investigative Auditors in its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Position will work with Assistant Attorneys General and staff of the MFCU conducting confidential investigations of fraud by health care providers receiving Medicaid funds. Duties include evaluating allegations of fraud and determining fraud potential; preparing drafts of investigative document requests; analyzing claims data for patterns of fraud; analyzing financial records; interviewing witnesses, Medicaid recipients, and state agents to develop evidence needed to evaluate and uncover fraudulent activities; preparing memorandums to document findings; and testifying in grand jury and court proceedings.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three 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 the 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. A bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university and three years criminal or fraud investigative auditing experience are preferred.
Must have basic computer database software experience, e.g., Access, Excel, and Word processing programs and fundamental understanding of data base 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 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 March 7, 2019.
Posting Date: February 19, 2019 Closing Date: March 5, 2019
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and cover letters to Yolanda Colkley, Office of the
Attorney General, Fiscal & Personnel Division, 17th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on March 5, 2019. Please put “EAD Office Manager" in the subject line.
Administrative Aide - Criminal Appeals Division
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Regular Full Time Location: Criminal Appeals Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide position in the Criminal Appeals Division. This position provides administrative assistance to Assistant Attorneys General in the Criminal Appeals Division, including preparing briefs for filing, electronically filing documents, and case file management. This position also does general administrative work for the division, including case management system data entry, mail sorting and filing, and closing and shelving case files. Experience: Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Four years performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties. Ability to work in a deadline-intensive environment is required. Must be computer proficient and have experience with Word, Excel, and .pdf conversion software. 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 classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative Support 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 5, 2019. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: February 15, 2019 Closing Date: March 1, 2019
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 March 1, 2019, by mail, fax: (410)537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov).
Posting Date: February 14, 2019 Closing Date: February 28, 2019
Location: State Treasurer's Office, 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to split his or her time between representing the Maryland State Treasurer and the Maryland Sheriffs. The Assistant Attorney General will work with the Senior Counsel to the Treasurer, who has responsibility for directly handling particularly complex tort litigation brought against the State under the Maryland Tort Claims Act; directly handling litigation brought against the Maryland Sheriffs and their deputies including, both tort and employment related cases; coordinating the work of dozens of assistant attorneys general assigned to various State agencies who handle the remainder of the State's tort litigation; serving as a resource for assistant attorneys general across the State by, among other things, leading the Office of Attorney General's Tort Litigation Work Group; providing legal advice and guidance to the Maryland Sheriffs and their deputies as well as the employees of the Insurance Division of the State Treasurer's Office, in each case, with respect to policies and procedures, and compliance with state and Federal laws.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' litigation experience. Knowledge of and experience with the Maryland Tort Claims Act, State government and the representation of law enforcement, while not required, would enhance the candidate's application. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume via electronic mail to Cate Allen, Counsel to the Treasurer, at callen@treasurer.state.md.us by the close of business February 28, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample, transcript, and list of references.
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Posting Date: February 4, 2019 Closing Date: February 15, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Division. The Division represents State agencies and personnel in selected major civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels; reviews and approves all civil complaints, appeals, and appellate briefs filed on behalf of the State and State personnel; 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 five years' legal experience, including experience with complex litigation; an outstanding academic record; excellent written and oral advocacy skills; and the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues in state and federal courts. 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. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes via e-mail by close of business on February 15, 2019 to Mary Scanlan, Civil Litigation Division, at mscanlan@oag.state.md.us, or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Civil Litigation Division, 20th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
Posting Date: January 25, 2019 Closing Date: February 15, 2019
Location: Courts and Judicial Affairs, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Courts and Judicial Affairs Division. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily advise and represent the 24 elected Registers of Wills and 22 Orphans Courts.
This Division provides legal services including representation and advice to the Judicial Branch of State government and two executive agencies: the Maryland Tax Court and Office of Administrative Hearings. Courts and entities within the Judicial Branch employ approximately 4500 employees. Attorneys for the Division litigate and give advice on procurement, inter-governmental agreements, court procedures, compliance, public information, administrative, bankruptcy, tort issues, probate, land records, taxation, and employment and personnel matters. The Division's clients include the appellate courts, 24 circuit courts, the district court, state judges, 22 orphans' courts, 24 registers of wills, 24 clerks of the circuit courts, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities, the Attorney Grievance Commission, the Client Protection Fund, the Maryland State Law Library, and the Board of Law Examiners.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Knowledge of trusts, tax, and probate law and familiarity with court procedures and MDEC is preferred. Litigation experience would be a plus. A demonstrated ability to manage important client relationships would enhance the application.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to mmcdonald@oag.state.md.us or via regular mail to Michele McDonald, Chief Counsel, Courts and Judicial Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by the close of business on February 15, 2019.
Posting Date: January 30, 2019 Closing Date: February 13, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Opinions and Advice Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to work in the Opinions & Advice Division. As a member of the Opinions Division, the attorney in this position will primarily 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. The attorney will also help the Chief of Opinions provide internal advice on difficult legal questions to other attorneys in the office. The attorney might also be asked to assist the Division, as needed, with matters involving the Maryland Public Information Act, the Maryland Open Meetings Act, and the Baltimore City Board of Elections.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' legal experience, including an outstanding academic record, excellent legal research and writing skills, and the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues. Judicial clerkship experience, as well as a working knowledge of the Maryland Public Information Act, would also be helpful, though not required. Maryland Bar 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 February13, 2019. Please include “Opinions AAG Position" in the subject line.
Posting Date: February 11, 2019 Closing Date: February 25, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Regular Full Time (Paralegal and Administrative Support)
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Civil Litigation Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer II in the Civil Litigation Division. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to providing paralegal and administrative support to the Deputy Chiefs in the Division to meet the requirements and goals of the Division. This position conducts legal research; assists Deputy Chiefs with trial preparation and document management; drafts correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, and exhibits; prepares client documents for production; attends meetings as needed; writes internal summaries; answers and screens telephone calls to the Division, tracks complaints, and other duties as needed. This position also supports other attorneys as needed.
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, analysis of operational programs, or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Familiarity with court rules and procedures, experience using data base applications, including document review and production software, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Westlaw and internet research, and knowledge of Maryland law are preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with a cover letter stating salary requirements, all in PDF, to Yolanda Colkley at jobs@oag.state.md.us by close of business on February 25, 2019. Please write “Admin. Officer II Civil" in the subject line.
Posting Date: January 28, 2019 Closing Date: February 11, 2019
Job Title: Child Support Attorney Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of Special Counsel for the 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 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, at Charlton.Howard@maryland.gov , by the close of business on February 11, 2019. Please write "Child Support Attorney Vacancy – Baltimore City" in the subject line. Applicants who are invited for an interview may be asked for a writing sample.
Posting Date: January 23, 2019 Closing Date: February 6, 2019
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transit Administration is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Administration. The position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies and labor arbitration boards.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 5 years legal experience and a strong litigation background. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. Substantive knowledge related to tort, employment and labor law is desirable. Good research and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must. The Attorney will also confer with other attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, and litigation.
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, by fax to (410) 333-2584 or email to Stacey Freedman at sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov by the close of business February 6, 2019.
Posting Date: January 16, 2019 Closing Date: January 30, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of Transportation Headquarters, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, Maryland 21076
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General to the Maryland Department of Transportation (“MDOT"). MDOT, which encompasses five modal administrations and the Maryland Transportation Authority, is responsible for the State's highway, transit, motor vehicle, port, and aviation functions. MDOT attorneys provide advice on a variety of matters, such as real estate, grants, public finance, procurement, personnel/EEO/employee relations, employee safety, risk management, homeland security, Public Information Act, minority business enterprise, and ethics. This position also involves representation of MDOT and its modes in litigation in courts and before administrative agencies, as well as providing advice on the legality of proposed legislation and regulations. It may also involve advice to various boards and commissions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience, and must possess good writing and research skills and strong interpersonal skills. Transactional, procurement, and litigation experience would be a plus. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and one writing sample to: Cheryl Brown-Whitfield, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, or by email to cbrownwhitfield@mdot.state.md.us by the close of business on January 30, 2019.
Posting Date: December 27, 2018 Closing Date: January 31, 2019
Location: Civil Litigation Division, 200 St. 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 at the trial and appellate levels. 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; 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 January 31, 2019 to Mary Scanlan, Civil Litigation Division, at mscanlan@oag.state.md.us , or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. 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: January 15, 2019 Closing Date: January 29, 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 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 detailed-oriented, 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 January 29, 2019.
Posting Date: January 8, 2019 Closing Date: January 22, 2019
Job Title: Contractual Staff Attorney Position Type: Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as a contractual Staff Attorney to the Consumer Protection Division's Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit. The Staff Attorney will represent the interests of the Consumer Protection Division with respect to the new home building industry and will be responsible for enforcing the home builder registration laws, including the laws governing home builders, home builder sales representatives and the guaranty fund, and responding to business and consumer inquiries.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have legal experience in administrative and new home construction laws. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with cover letter, writing sample, and list of references to: Karen Valentine, Director, Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit, Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by the close of business on Tuesday, January 22, 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 advise the program on issues of federal and State law and represent the program in judicial and administrative proceedings, including litigation affecting Medicaid program policies and the legality of its rules and procedures.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three 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 January 22, 2019.
Posting Date: December 18, 2018 Closing Date: January 8, 2019Job Title: Special Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Limited TermLocation: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore MarylandPosition Description: The Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) will pursue the Attorney General's clean energy agenda by challenging the dismantling of federal statutes and regulations designed to promote clean energy and address climate change. Responsibilities include: evaluating potential and pending litigation, developing legal arguments and strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance these efforts. Position responsibilities also include: litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. The SAAG is a limited term position that is funded by the New York University School of Law State Energy and Environmental Impact Center. NYU School of Law will pay the salary of the SAAG, and the State Impact Center will provide ongoing support. The SAAG will work out of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General's central office in Baltimore.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a minimum of five years of legal experience and excellent research and writing skills. Candidates should have a demonstrated working knowledge of legal issues related to environmental compliance and energy policy. The SAAG salary is commensurate with experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by email to Christina Caldwell,ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us before the close of business on January 8, 2019. Please put “Special Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: December 12, 2018 Closing Date: January 2, 2019
Location: Criminal Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The MFCU is responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases involving Medicaid fraud by providers and the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. The MFCU also investigates and files civil actions under the Maryland Health False Claims Act to recover damages for fraud against the Medicaid program. The MFCU works closely with State and federal law enforcement and health care partners, as well as other MFCUs across the country. Responsibilities for the current position will include criminal investigations and prosecutions throughout the State.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' criminal litigation experience, excellent investigative and case development skills, and significant trial experience. A background in fraud cases is helpful but not required. Strong abilities in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy are essential. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume via electronic mail to Strider Dickson, Division Director, at sdickson@oag.state.md.us by the close of business January 2, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample, transcript, and list of references.
Job Title: Child Support Supervising Attorney Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Charles County Child Support Administration 200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Special Attorney to represent the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services in Charles County. 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 Christine Stewart, christine.stewart@maryland.gov , by the close of business on January 2, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample. Please write "Charles County – Child Support Attorney Supervisor" in the subject line.
Posting Date: December 10, 2018 Closing Date: December 24, 2018
Job Title: Investigator (Admin Officer III) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division is seeking a Criminal Investigator. The investigator will work closely with Assistant Attorneys General conducting confidential investigations of criminal activity. This position is responsible for planning and carrying out all phases of criminal investigations and assisting in prosecutions. Duties may include identifying, locating and interviewing witnesses; preparing witness interview memoranda; drafting and serving subpoenas; gathering and reviewing evidence; preparing reports; testifying in grand jury and court proceedings; assisting with search warrants; working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; conducting surveillance; following up on various in-coming complaints; and preparing cases for trial.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three years' investigative experience. Candidates may substitute additional investigative experience on a year-foryear 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 the 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.
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 24, 2018.
Posting Date: December 6, 2018 Closing Date: December 20, 2018
Job Title: Investigators Position Type: Contractual/Full Time
Description: The Sexual Assault Evidence Kit (“SAEK") Policy and Funding Committee received a grant from the Department of Justice's, Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (“SAKI") to inventory and test the growing number of unsubmitted SAEKs in law enforcement custody, and provide assistance to victims of sexual assault. The Committee is seeking applicants for full-time SAEK Investigators to conduct an inventory of the estimated 6,000 unsubmitted SAEKs across Maryland. Investigators will work closely with law enforcement staff to locate and catalog all existing unsubmitted SAEKs. This is a temporary position which is expected to last six to eight months. The investigators will examine the unsubmitted SAEKs and accompanying paperwork, and enter the data required by the grant into an Excel spreadsheet. Investigators may be asked to assist in drafting a written summary of the process used to conduct the inventory, as well as assist law enforcement agencies in preparing SAEKs to be submitted for testing. This position will require travel. Applicants must possess a valid Class C driver's license. Experience: Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, administration of justice, or similar field. Law enforcement, investigative, or criminal justice research experience is strongly preferred and may substitute for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Key skills include strong communication, problem solving, and data entry.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references to Zenita Wickham Hurley, Chief Counsel for Civil Rights at zhurley@oag.state.md.us by close of business December 20, 2018.
Location: 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 serves as counsel to the Land and Materials Administration, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Rental Registry Program and Technical Services and Operations Program. 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, strong analytical skills, and excellent writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. A background in environmental law and specifically lead poisoning prevention laws is highly desirable.
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, MD 21230, by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov ) by close of business on December 20, 2018.
Posting Date: November 28, 2018 Closing Date: December 12, 2018
Job Title: Fraud Investigators (2) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two fraud investigator positions in its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Fraud Investigators will work with Assistant Attorneys General and staff of the MFCU conducting confidential criminal and civil investigations of fraud by health care providers receiving Medicaid funds and failure of care of residents in facilities receiving Medicaid funds. Duties include identifying, locating and interviewing key witnesses; analyzing medical records, data and other electronic evidence; preparing witness interview memoranda; preparing spreadsheets and reports; serving subpoenas and other document requests; testifying in grand jury and court proceedings; drafting and executing search warrants; working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; conducting surveillance; and preparing cases for trial.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three years criminal or fraud investigative experience Applicants may substitute graduate education for the required general experience at the rate of one year of education to one year of experience, for up to two years of the required general experience. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to four years of the required education.
Must have computer software experience, including use of .Access or Excel, word processing programs and 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 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 December 12, 2018.
Posting Date:November 26, 2018 Closing Date: December 10, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, 300 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for (2) Paralegal II positions for the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (“Department"). This position will provide paralegal and administrative support to three attorneys, specifically the Principal Counsel and two Assistant Attorneys General representing the Department. Responsibilities include drafting of correspondence and pleadings, organization and preparation of documents for discovery, assistance in all aspects of litigation preparation, research, and general administrative support.
Experience: The ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. (Applicants may substitute one year of education or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience. Applicants may substitute additional education from an accredited law school at the rate of one year of education for two years of the required experience.) Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills and ability to work at a consistently high volume; knowledge of administrative appeals, records retention including state archival system and Access Database preferred. Successful candidate will be fingerprinted for access to restricted CJIS, JIS and other databases as needed.
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 10, 2018.
Posting Date: November 26, 2018 Closing Date: December 10, 2018
Job Title: Fraud Investigator Position Type: Regular/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.
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 December 10, 2018.
Posting Date: November 20, 2018 Closing Date: December 10, 2018
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Courts and Judicial Affairs Division. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily advise, and represent in judicial proceedings the 24 elected Clerks of the Circuit Courts.
This Division provides legal services including representation and advice to the Judicial Branch of State government and two executive agencies: the Maryland Tax Court and Office of Administrative Hearings. Courts and entities within the Judicial Branch employ approximately 4500 employees. Attorneys for the Division litigate and give advice on procurement, intergovernmental agreements, court procedures, compliance, public information, administrative, bankruptcy, tort issues, probate, land records, taxation, and employment and personnel matters. The Division's clients include the appellate courts, 24 circuit courts, the district court, state judges, 22 orphans' courts, 24 registers of wills, 24 clerks of the circuit courts, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities, the Attorney Grievance Commission, the Client Protection Fund, the Maryland State Law Library, and the Board of Law Examiners.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Knowledge of land records, real estate, real property tax, government procedures, and familiarity with court procedures and MDEC is preferred. Litigation experience, and federal bar membership, would be a plus. A demonstrated ability to manage important client relationships would enhance the application.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to mmcdonald@oag.state.md.us or via regular mail to Michele McDonald, Chief Counsel, Courts and Judicial Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by the close of business on December 10, 2018.
Posting Date: November 14, 2018 Closing Date: November 28, 2018
Job Title: Administrator Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Transportation Headquarters, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, Maryland 21076
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") seeks applicants for an Administrator to assist in the administration of the legal office for the Maryland Department of Transportation (“MDOT"). This position serves as the Office Manager for the MDOT OAG, and duties include providing administrative support to the Principal Counsel, Deputy Counsel, and other Assistant Attorneys General, administering the Office's budget, preparing correspondence, tracking assignments, and oversight and coordination of policy and pertinent assignments with MDOT's six business units.
Experience: The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university and three years of experience in administrative or legal secretary work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for required education or 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 and 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. Strong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with a cover letter stating salary requirements, all in PDF, to Yolanda Colkley at jobs@oag.state.md.us by close of business on November 28, 2018. Please write “Administrator MDOT" in the subject line.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and one writing sample to: Cheryl Brown-Whitfield, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, or by email to cbrownwhitfield@mdot.state.md.us by the close of business on November 28, 2018.
Posting Date: October 31, 2018 Closing Date: November 26, 2018
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney for the
Department of Budget and Management. Position responsibilities primarily include representation of the Central Collection Unit in the litigation of debts owed the State in the State's district courts and Office of Administrative Hearings, in addition to limited representation in the State's circuit courts and the United States Bankruptcy Court, as well as representation of DBM on other matters, as assigned. These entrylevel positions provide an excellent opportunity to gain substantial litigation experience. The salary range for the positions is $46,857 – 75,012 and includes full State benefits (less experienced candidates will be offered positions at the lower end of the salary range).
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, as well as good judgment, trustworthiness, and attention to detail. Maryland Bar membership required. Recently admitted members of the Maryland Bar are welcome to apply.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Michael Scott Friedman, Deputy Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, 300 West Preston Street, Room 407, Baltimore, MD 21201 or email michael.friedman@maryland.gov by close of business on November 26, 2018.
Posting Date: November 9, 2018 Closing Date November 23, 2018
Job Title: Chief Counsel Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Legislative Affairs, Executive Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Chief Counsel for Legislative Affairs in the Executive Division. This position will assist in advancing the Attorney General's legislative agenda by developing legislative initiatives, monitoring proposed legislation, coordinating and drafting testimony, and responding to inquiries from legislative and other governmental bodies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years legal experience. Familiarity with the State's legislative process is preferred. Candidates must be able to travel to Annapolis and other parts of the State, manage a varied workload in a timely manner, respond efficiently to client needs, and work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Strong research, writing and communication skills are required. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with a cover letter to: Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Posting Date: November 2, 2018 Closing Date: November 16, 2018
Location: Baltimore County Office of Child Support 170 W. Ridgely Rd., Timonium, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Special Attorney to represent the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services in Baltimore County. 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.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Susan Parks, Supervising Attorney, at sparks@maryland.gov by the close of business on November 16, 2018. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample. Please write "Baltimore County – Child Support Attorney" in the subject line.
Posting Date: October 26, 2018 Closing Date: November 9, 2018
Location: Department of Information Technology, Office of the Attorney General 310 W. Preston Street, Room 1304 Baltimore, MD 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Information Technology (“DoIT"), is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General. Responsibilities for this position include supporting DoIT's IT procurement activities, including review of requests for proposals, advice to DoIT's procurement unit, handling any protests or contract claims that arise as a result of a procurement or under a State contract (including litigation of those matters), advice during the term of procurement contracts and oversight of IT procurements by other State agencies. The AAG is also responsible for drafting and review of MOU's, performing legal research, writing legal memoranda and pleadings, drafting advice memorandum, and providing advice on a range of matters related to DoIT's activities.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience and familiarity with State procurement law. The ability to handle personnel issues is desirable. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Howard J. Barr, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Information Technology, 301 W. Preston Street, Room 1304, Baltimore, MD 21201 or via email to howard.barr@maryland.gov by close of business November 9, 2018.
Posting Date: October 17, 2018 Closing Date: November 8, 2018
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 November 8, 2018.
Posting Date: October 22, 2018 Closing Date: November 5, 2018
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer II in its Educational Affairs Division. Position responsibilities include drafting, 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 and assisting in the handling of telephone communications. The position engages judicial agencies, state agencies and commercial counterparts; conducts legal and investigative research, creates and prepares various reports for internal and external customers; prepares exhibits; assists in preparation, development, training and execution of various procedures and tools to meet divisional goals and objectives; 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: Posession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years' 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 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 should have experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents, verifying legal citations and references, and assisting in the preparation, development and execution of various procedures and tools to meet division goals and objectives. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong word processing skills. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court procedures and litigation support experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and cover letters to: Yolanda Colkley, Office of the Attorney General, Fiscal & Personnel Division, 17th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us by close of business on November 5, 2018. Please put “EAD Admin. Officer II" in the subject line.
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, 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. Two years 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 November 5, 2018.
Posting Date: October 19, 2018 Closing Date: November 2, 2018
Job Title: Fraud Investigator
Position Type: Contractual (Administrator 1)
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division is seeking applicants for Contractual 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.
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 November 2, 2018.
Posting Date: October 18, 2018 Closing Date: October 31, 2018
Location: Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer to assist in the administration of its office located at the State Highway Administration (SHA). This position provides executive secretarial support to the Principal Counsel for the SHA and works in conjunction with Principal Counsel and Deputy Counsel to ensure compliance with SHA and OAG policies and procedures and implements any policy changes. This position coordinates all personnel and administrative functions with the OAG personnel within SHA (19 Assistant Attorneys General).
Experience: The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four year college or university and three years of experience in administrative or legal secretary work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for required education or 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 the regular and 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 to year basis for the required education and experience. Strong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with cover letter stating salary requirements, all in PDF, to Linda DeVuono, Principal Counsel, at ldevuono@sha.state.md.us by the close of business on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Please write “Administrative Officer MPA" in the subject line.
Posting Date: October 15, 2018 Closing Date: October 29, 2018
Job Title: Principal Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Agriculture is seeking candidates for a Principal Counsel at the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years legal experience, including experience handling litigation and administrative law matters, as well as the ability to manage a law office and supervise other attorneys. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by email to Christina Caldwell, ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us before the close of business on October 29, 2018. Please put “Principal Counsel MDA" in the subject line.
Posting Date: October 11, 2018 Closing Date: October 25, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 9200 Basil Court, Suite 301, Largo, MD 20774
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a contractual Administrative Aide to assist in the administration of the Mediation Unit in the Largo Office of the Consumer Protection Division. The position is responsible for the input, maintenance, and referral of complaints; all forms of customer contact; and assisting in the management of the unit's daily caseload.
Experience: The ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate. Four 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 classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Administrative Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Experience working with volunteers is a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/jobseekersHome.aspx by close of business on Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Contract Litigation Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
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 a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of three references by mail to Douglas Carrey-Beaver, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Contract Litigation Unit. 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, or by email to dcarrey-beaver@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on October 25, 2018.
Posting Date: October 4, 2018 Closing Date: October 18, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (“Department") is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II position. The position is located at 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland 21401 and will provide administrative and paralegal support to at least six Assistant Attorneys General representing the Department. Responsibilities include drafting of correspondence and pleadings, organization and preparation of documents for discovery, assistance in all aspects of litigation preparation, research, and general administrative support.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate and at least 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 associates 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. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college, university, or law school may be substituted for the required experience. Applicants may substitute additional qualifying education at the rate of one year of education for two years of the required experience. Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, have strong organizational and writing skills, be detailoriented and be able to work at a consistently high volume, and have knowledge of civil litigation procedures. 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.jobapps.com/MD/ by October 18, 2018.
Posting Date: October 2, 2018 Closing Date: October 16, 2018 Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time 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.
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 16, 2018. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: September 26, 2018 Closing Date: October 11, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type:Regular Full time
Location: Department of Housing and Community Development 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706 Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General with a concentration in commercial real estate transactions and workouts to represent the Department of Housing & Community Development. The Department is the State’s housing & community development finance agency. The Department finances affordable housing programs and makes loans and grants for neighborhood revitalization. Experience: The ideal candidate will have five years experience with commercial and real estate transactions, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience with representing businesses or lenders in commercial real estate transactions or loan workouts is required. Experience with mortgage insurance programs, government financing programs, bankruptcy, foreclosure, federal housing law, and general litigation is helpful. Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume to Anthony J. Mohan, Counsel, Department of Housing & Community Development, 7800 Hawkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706 by the close of business on Friday, October 11, 2018. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: September 26, 2018 Closing Date: October 11, 2018 Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Department of Housing and Community Development 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706 Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) in litigation, personnel, Public Information Act (“PIA”), and procurement matters. The Department is the State’s housing and community development finance agency. The type of litigation in which the Department typically is involved includes tort claims, real property disputes, section 8 housing choice voucher program termination actions, personnel disputes, breach of contract actions, and other miscellaneous litigation matters. The Assistant Attorney General in this position may practice before the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the Office of Administrative Hearings, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, the Public Service Commission, and the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals. Responsibilities also include assisting the Department in responding to PIA requests, drafting and reviewing contracts (including procurement contracts and inter-agency agreements), and advising on PIA, procurement, and personnel matters. Experience: The ideal candidate will have five years general litigation experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience with public information act, personnel, and procurement law helpful. Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume to Anthony J. Mohan, Counsel, Department of Housing & Community Development, 7800 Hawkins Road, Lanham, MD 20706 or by email to tony.mohan@maryland.gov by the close of business on Friday, October 11, 2018. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: September 10, 2018 Closing Date: October 1, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Part Time – 20 hours per week (50%)
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 1417, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (“System”). The System provides retirement and pension allowances and other benefits to more than 385,000 participants, including State employees, teachers, judges, law enforcement officers, legislators and employees of more than 100 participating governmental units in Maryland. This position will provide legal advice and representation to the State Retirement Agency on all issues related to disability retirement benefits provided by the System. The attorney will be involved in all stages of the disability claim and appeal process, including assisting and advising the Agency’s Disability Unit and the System’s Medical Board, representing the System at Administrative Hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and representing the System in judicial review proceedings in the Maryland circuit courts, Court of Special Appeals, and Court of Appeals. This position may also provide advice and representation on other issues related to the administration of pension benefits to participants of the System. This position is shared between two attorneys each working 50% time (20 hours per week).
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, the ability to handle all phases of litigation independently, and excellent oral advocacy and writing skills. Prior experience handling administrative appeals, pension or employee benefits matters, or insurance defense litigation is highly desirable. The ability to analyze medical reports and prepare expert witnesses for testimony is also highly desirable. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of threereferences by mail to Rachel S. Cohen, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland StateRetirement and Pension System, 120 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 1417, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, or byemail to rcohen@sra.state.md.us by the close of business on Monday, October 1, 2018 .
Posting Date: September 13, 2018 Closing Date: September 26, 2018
Location: Subsequent Injury Fund, 222 Schilling Circle, Hunt Valley, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Subsequent Injury Fund. The successful candidate will provide legal advice and representation to the Subsequent Injury Fund. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, representation of the Fund before the Workers= Compensation Commission and various circuit courts of Maryland and interpretation of the law pertaining to the Subsequent Injury Fund and its application to the claims of injured workers in Maryland. Position carries a heavy trial load and State-wide travel is required.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of litigation experience (Workers’ Compensation preferred), including jury trial experience, as well as strong writing and oral advocacy skills. Experience providing advice to a government agency is also preferred. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a cover letter summarizing your experience and explaining your interest in the position to: Sophia Swope, Principal Counsel, Subsequent Injury Fund, 222 Schilling Circle, Suite 180, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 by the close of business day Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
Posting Date: September 13, 2018 Closing Date: September 27, 2018
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as a contractual Staff Attorney to the Consumer Protection Division's Home Builder and Home Builder Sales
Representative Registration Unit. The Staff Attorney will represent the interests of the Consumer Protection Division with respect to the new home building industry and will be responsible for enforcing the home builder registration laws, including the laws governing home builders, home builder sales representatives and the guaranty fund, and responding to business and consumer inquiries.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with cover letter, writing sample, and list of references to: Karen Valentine, Director, Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit, Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by the close of business on Thursday, September 27, 2018.
Posting Date: September 13, 2018 Closing Date September 27, 2018
Location: Maryland Department of Environment, Office of the Attorney General1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 755 Baltimore, MD 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 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 legal 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 close of business on Thursday, September 27, 2018, by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by COB Thursday, September 27, 2018.
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Location: Department of Information Technology, Office of the Attorney General310 W. Preston Street, Room 1304 Baltimore, MD 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Information Technology (“DoIT”), is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General. Responsibilities for this position include supporting DoIT’s IT procurement activities, including review of requests for proposals, advice to DoIT’s procurement unit, handling any protests or contract claims that arise as a result of a procurement or under a State contract (including litigation of those matters), advice during the term of procurement contracts and oversight of IT procurements by other State agencies. The AAG is also responsible for drafting and review of MOU’s, performing legal research, writing legal memoranda and pleadings, drafting advice memorandum, and providing advice on a range of matters related to DoIT’s activities.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Howard J. Barr, Principal Counsel, Office ofthe Attorney General, Department of Information Technology, 301 W. Preston Street, Room 1304, Baltimore, MD 21201 by close of business on Thursday, September 27, 2018. .
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Posting Date: September 10, 2018 Closing Date: September 25, 2018
Location: Maryland State Police Headquarters, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
Description: The Office of Attorney General is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General to the Maryland State Police. Primary responsibilities include litigation in federal and state courts, along with advice, counsel, and support to all bureaus of the Department, on a variety of matters including police operations, constitutional law, employment law, forensic sciences, criminal discovery, Public Information Act, procurement, etc. The litigation for the agency is primarily defending suits involving civil rights, intentional torts and motor vehicle torts.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of litigation experience (civil preferred), including jury trial experience, as well as strong writing and oral advocacy skills. Experience providing advice to a government agency is also preferred. Maryland and Federal Bar (District of Maryland) membership is required
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a cover letter summarizing your experience and explaining your interest in the position to Ronald M. Levitan, Principal Counsel, Maryland State Police at Ronald.Levitan@maryland.gov. Please write “Maryland State Police, AAG Application" in the subject line and submit application by close of business on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.
Posting Date: August 28, 2018 Closing Date: September 13, 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.
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 Thursday, September 13, 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: September 6, 2018 Closing Date: September 19, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Part-Time
Description: The part-time Assistant Attorney General will represent the Maryland State Library Agency and the State Library Board and its employees. The duties will include handling all procurement and all personnel issues including employee discipline, termination, discrimination claims, and all litigation related thereto. The Assistant Attorney General will provide legal advice on the State Library budget process; approval of County library capitalprojects, grant management, gifts and other federal and State appropriations. The Assistant Attorney General will advise on the promulgation of regulations, Public Information Act requests, Open Meeting laws, and appeals to the State Library Board.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ legal experience, 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 Elizabeth Kameen, Principal Counsel, Maryland State Department of Education Division, Office of the Attorney General, 19th Floor, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, or to Elizabeth Kameen via email to mphillips@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.
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Posting Date: August 8, 2018 Closing Date: August 22, 2018
Description: The Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General, is seeking an administrator for its Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit. This position will assist in the management of a state-wide registration program for home builders and home builder sales representatives and a state-wide registration program for structured settlement transferees. Responsibilities include day-to-day management of a caseload and databases, review of registration applications, responding to business and consumer inquiries, participating in investigations and enforcement proceedings, preparing reports, responding to Public Information Act requests, and working closely with clerical staff.
Experience: Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three years' experience in administrative or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved either supervision of other employees or responsibility for program development. (Pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience is acceptable. Applicants may substitute graduate education for the required experience at the rate of one year of education to one year of experience, for up to three years of the required experience. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to four years of the required education). Candidates must be detail oriented and adept at multitasking, and have strong communication, analytical, computer and organizational skills. Knowledge of investigative techniques and experience in home inspections or the new home sales industry 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 Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
Posting Date: July 31, 2018 Closing Date: August 15, 2018
Job Title: Fraud Investigators Position Type: Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigation Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigation Division is seeking applicants for (2) Contractual Fraud Investigators to conduct investigations of suspected disability fraud cases for the Cooperative Disability Investigations units within the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) in the Criminal Investigation Division. The mission of the Cooperative Disability Investigations (CDI) Program is to combat fraud by investigating statements and activities that raise suspicion of disability fraud by claimants, medical providers, interpreters, or other service providers. Job duties include: conduct undercover operations and surveillance; interview suspects and other witnesses; prepare investigative reports; maintain vehicle logs, attend staff meetings and receive CDI orientation; and provide testimony in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
Experience: The ideal candidates will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three years criminal or fraud investigative experience. Applicants may substitute graduate education for the required general experience at the rate of one year of education to one year of experience, for up to two years of the required general experience. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to four years of the required education. Must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, word processing programs, fundamental understanding of database concepts and experience using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). 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 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 Wednesday, August 15, 2018. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: July 27, 2018 Closing Date: August 13, 2018
Job Title: Spanish-Fluent Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant Position Type: Contractual
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a contractual Spanish-fluent Administrative Assistant and Receptionist to assist in the administration of the Consumer Protection Division and the Office. The position is responsible for answering incoming calls on both English and Spanish hotlines; providing Spanish translation assistance for the Office; the intake of written, oral and electronic correspondence; scanning of communications into the Division's database; data entry of all forms of consumer contact; oral and written communication with stakeholders; creating, organizing and closing case files, including pleadings; creating exhibit notebooks; providing administrative support to the Division's attorneys, staff and volunteers; and otherwise assisting in the management of the Division's daily caseload.
Experience: The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-your college or university and high school diploma or equivalent and one year of administrative or professional work. (Pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience is acceptable. 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 the regular 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 improved on a year-for- year basis for the required education and experience.) Applicants must have knowledge of Word, telephone experience, and organizational skills. Legal secretarial and database experience preferred. Fluency in Spanish is 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 Monday, August 13, 2018.
Posting Date: July 12, 2018 Closing Date: August 15, 2018 Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time Location: Maryland State Police Headquarters, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21202.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of civil litigation experience, including jury trial experience, as well as strong writing and oral advocacy skills. Experience providing advice to a government agency is also preferred. Maryland and Federal Bar (District of Maryland) membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a cover letter summarizing your experience and explaining your interest in the position to Ronald M. Levitan, Principal Counsel, Maryland State Police at Ronald.Levitan@maryland.gov . Please write “Maryland State Police, AAG Application" in the subject line and submit application by close of business on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
Posting Date: July 17, 2018 Closing Date: August 3, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Full Time
Description - The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Budget and Management is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Aide. The position is a Grade 11 ($32,364 - $50,818 depending upon experience) and is located at 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The position supports at least three attorneys and a paralegal. Responsibilities include preparing and typing correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings, as well as receiving and screening telephone calls, and, interacting with various State agencies, courts, litigants, attorneys, and the public.
Qualifications – At least a High School diploma or equivalent, and four years secretarial experience.
(Pertinent volunteer and/or part time experience is acceptable.) Applicants may substitute an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science, Clerical Studies, or a related field, from an accredited college for up to two years of the required experience. Applicants must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, telephone experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work well with a team of busy professionals. 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 Friday, August 3, 2018.
Posting Date: October 24, 2017 Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Special Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Limited Term
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore Maryland
Position Description: The Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) will pursue the Attorney General's environmental agenda by challenging the dismantling of federal statutes and regulations designed to limit pollution and toxic substances, promote clean energy, and address climate change. Responsibilities include: evaluating potential and pending litigation, developing legal arguments and strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance these efforts. Position responsibilities also include: litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. The SAAG is a limited term position that is funded by the New York University School of Law State Energy and Environmental Impact Center. NYU School of Law will pay the salary of the SAAG, and the State Impact Center will provide on-going support. The SAAG will work out of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General's central office in Baltimore.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by email to Christina Caldwell, ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us. Please put “Special Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: July 5, 2018 Closing Date: July 19, 2018
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 Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Posting Date: July 5, 2018 Closing Date: July 25, 2018
Job Title: Office Clerk II Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: Department of Budget & Management, 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Office Clerk. The position provides general office support. Position responsibilities include opening/distributing mail, filing, making copies, scanning, faxing, and other general clerical duties, in a high volume, fast paced office. This vacancy is a State contractual position.
Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. At least one year of experience successfully performing clerical duties in a professional office environment. Six months of clerical training with three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, data base, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette may be substituted for six months of the required office experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administrative classifications or Administrative, Clerical or Office Services specialty codes in the Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required office experience. Reliability, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well within a team of busy professionals in a legal office, are all required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget & Management, Maryland Online Employment Center http://www/jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Posting Date: July 12, 2018 Closing Date: July 25, 2018
Job Title: Senior Counsel Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330, Baltimore, MD 21230 Description: The Office of Attorney General, State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, is seeking applicants for a Senior Counsel to represent the Agency. This position functions as Senior Counsel for the Agency, as well as providing similar services as necessary to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission. The Senior Counsel has a particular expertise in personnel law and/or procurement matters. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, limited assignment of work tasks to Assistant Attorneys General, and litigation before state, federal and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent writing skills. A strong background in State Personnel or procurement law is highly desirable. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Robert T. Fontaine, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, by mail to 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 330, Baltimore, MD 21230; fax at 410-230-8787 or preferably email to Robert.fontaine@maryland.gov by Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
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Location: Criminal Investigation Division, Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as Chief of Fraud & Corruption. The Chief will coordinate the investigation and prosecution of a broad range of criminal offenses such as tax fraud, procurement fraud, insurance fraud, securities crimes, and state employee misconduct. The Chief will maintain a docket of their own and will coordinate with civil agency attorneys to ensure the States' criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement efforts are pursued strategically. The Chief will also collaborate with partner agencies to develop proactive enforcement strategies in priority areas. Additionally, the Chief will be responsible for evaluating cases referred to the Office and determining whether local, state, or federal prosecution is warranted.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in criminal prosecution and/or white-collar criminal defense at the state or federal level. Exceptional writing abilities, felony criminal trial experience, along with prior supervisory roles, are preferred. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Kathleen Murphy, Division Director Criminal Division at bdharris@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and transcript. Please write “Fraud & Corruption Chief Application" in the subject line.
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Grant Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigation Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Criminal Division's Organized Crime Unit of the Attorney General's Office is seeking applicants for a Contractual Staff Attorney to handle investigations and prosecutions involving the illegal purchase, possession, sale, and trafficking of firearms. The Staff Attorney will also handle investigations and prosecutions related to gun violence and gangs. The Staff Attorney will work directly with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat firearms related crimes across the State of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have 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 submit resume with cover letter to: Kathleen Murphy, Director of the Criminal Division, kmurphy@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on July 25, 2018. Please write “Staff Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: July 10, 2018 Closing Date: July 24, 2018
Job Title: Senior Counsel to the Treasurer Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland State Treasurer, Office of the Attorney General, Louis Goldstein Treasury Building, 80 Calvert Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21401
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to serve as Senior Counsel to the Treasurer. The Senior Counsel acts as one of two supervising attorneys for tort claims, who work as a team with shared responsibility for: directly handling particularly complex tort litigation brought against the State under the Maryland Tort Claims Act; directly handling all litigation brought against Maryland Sheriffs and their deputies including, without limitation, both tort and employment related cases; supervising and coordinating the work of dozens of assistant attorneys general assigned to various State agencies who handle the remainder of the State's tort litigation; serving as a resource for assistant attorneys general across the State by, among other things, leading the Office of the Attorney General's Tort Litigation Work Group; providing legal advice and guidance to the Maryland Sheriff's and their deputies as well as the employees of the Insurance Division of the State Treasurer's Office, in each case, with respect to policies and procedures, compliance with state and Federal laws.
Experience: The ideal candidate will be a team player with substantial jury trial and appellate experience and the ability to oversee a large litigation docket, as well as the experience to advise and train assistant attorneys general with varying degrees of litigation experience. Knowledge and experience with the Maryland Tort Claims Act, state government and the representation of law enforcement, while not required, would enhance the candidate's application. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via regular mail to Catherine Allen, Division Director, Maryland State Treasurer, Louis Goldstein Treasury Building, 80 Calvert Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401, by the close of business Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
Posting Date: June 29, 2018 Closing Date: July 13, 2018
Location: Department of Housing and Community Development, 7800 Harkins Rd., Lanham, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer I at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development located in Lanham, MD. Position responsibilities primarily will include commercial lending and real estate transactions. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: drafting loan and grant documents; assisting at loan closings; tracking and reviewing pre-closing and post-closing loan and grant documents; document and scheduling management; closing binder preparation; and general office support. This is a permanent position with full benefits.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A minimum of 3 years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary. 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 the regular 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 to year basis for the required education and experience. Experience preparing draft pleadings, conducting legal research, analysis of discovery material, multifamily loan management, loan transcript management, and loan closings are preferred. Applicants must have experience using Microsoft Word or WordPerfect; database experience, telephone experience, and organizational skills. 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 July 13, 2018.
Posting Date: June 21, 2018 Closing Date: July 5, 2018
Location: Department of Budget & Management 300 W. Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Budget and Management's Employee Benefits Division. The position serves as the agency's primary employee benefits attorney and performs other government attorney functions as required, such as advising on public records and meetings laws and other administrative and regulatory matters.
Experience: At least five years of legal experience are required, as well as excellent writing and client communication skills, sound judgement, and Maryland bar membership. The ideal candidate will have experience in health benefits and tax law as it relates to employee benefits.
Submission: Please submit your resume and a cover letter summarizing your experience and explaining your interest in the position to Brent Bolea, Principal Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, at the following email address: Brent.Bolea1@Maryland.gov . Submissions are due by July 5, 2018.
Location: 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 serves as counsel to the Land and Materials Administration, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Rental Registry 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, Acting Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 or by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to andrea.baker@maryland.gov by July 5, 2018.
Posting Date: June 19, 2018 Closing Date: July 3, 2018
Location: Washington County Department of Social Services 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal to provide support to the Attorney who represents the Washington County Department of Social Services (“WCDSS"). The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, legal research, interpretation of Maryland law sources and preparation of various legal documents, with the full range of duties performed under General Supervision. Under the direction of the attorney representing WCDSS, this position also assists the Child Welfare Supervisors/workers and Adult Services Supervisors/workers in all child welfare/adult services legal petitions for filing.
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 3, 2018.
Posting Date: June 18, 2018 Closing Date: July 2, 2018
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 preferred.
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 2, 2018.
Posting Date: June 14, 2018 Closing Date: June 28, 2018
Location: Comptroller of Maryland 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, 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 sales and use tax, admissions and amusement tax, and may include personal, estate and corporate income 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 unclaimed property, 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, strong writing skills, and familiarity with taxation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Renee Nacrelli, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, 301 West Preston Street, Room 401, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2383 by the close of business on June 28, 2018.
Posting Date: June 13, 2018 Closing Date: June 27, 2018
Description: The Office of Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time attorney to support the work of the Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee (SAEK Committee). Established in 2017, the SAEK Committee is charged with creating effective statewide policies regarding the collection, testing, and retention of medical forensic evidence in sexual assault cases and increasing access to justice for sexual assault victims. Responsibilities include staffing the SAEK Committee; drafting and implementing SAEK-related legislation, regulations and policies; researching and analyzing national best practices regarding SAEKs and the prosecution of crimes of sexual assault; preparing SAEK Committee reports and conducting presentations; advancing the legislative agenda of the SAEK Committee by preparing and delivering written and oral testimony before legislative bodies and corresponding with elected officials; coordinating outreach and education related to SAEK Committee work; developing and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders; and other duties as assigned.
Experience: Minimum requirements: admission to the Maryland Bar. Professional experience or educational training in related field of expertise such as gender studies, criminal justice or civil rights preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume, cover letter, two references and a writing sample to Zenita Wickham Hurley, Chief Counsel for Civil Rights at zhurley@oag.state.md.us by close of business on June 27, 2018.
Posting Date: June 12, 2018 Closing Date: June 26, 2016
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 5-7 page 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.
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 28, 2018.
Posting Date: June 4, 2018 Closing Date: June 18, 2018
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 June 18, 2018.
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