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Posting Date: April 2, 2018 Closing Date: April 16, 2018
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate in its Educational Affairs Division. Position responsibilities include typing and/or editing correspondence, court pleadings, including but not limited to legal memoranda and briefs, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents at a consistently high volume; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining a high volume of litigation and subject matter files; interacting with various State agencies, including the Judicial System; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned in support of the Division. Experience in real estate/transactional administrative support desirable but not required.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate and five years' experience performing secretarial or clerical work including functioning as a legal secretary to include keyboarding legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents; maintaining case files, schedules and logs and verifying legal citations and references. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013; strong word processing skills; telephone experience; and excellent organizational skills. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and cover letters to: Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices
Coordinator, 17th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or email to jobs@oag.state.md.us by close of business April 16, 2018. Please put “EAD Mgt. Assoc." in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: March 28, 2018 Closing Date: April 11, 2018
Job Title: Social Services Attorney Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Worcester County Department of Social Services 299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Social Services Attorney to represent the Worcester County Department of Social Services (“WCDSS").
This position represents the WCDSS in the circuit court in child welfare proceedings, including Child in Need of Assistance (“CINA"), Termination of Parental Rights (“TPR"), and adult protective services cases, and would represent the WCDSS before the Office of Administrative Hearings in child abuse, neglect and other hearings. This position also represents the Child Support Administration in state court litigation regarding child support establishment, modification and enforcement, and provides general agency advice and counsel to the child support division of the WCDSS.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience in child welfare and child support matters is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to Ann Sheridan, Deputy Counsel for Litigation, at ann.sheridan@maryland.gov , by close of business on April 11, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to submit a writing sample. Please write “WCDSS Social Services Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 20, 2018 Closing Date: April 11, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for an Assistant Attorney General position for the Educational Affairs Division. Responsibilities for this position are to provide advice and counsel to, and litigate on behalf of, institutions in the University System of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' legal experience. Experience in higher education law and knowledge of state government preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required. Litigation experience preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief Counsel, Office of the Attorney General - Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on April 11, 2018.
Posting Date: March 19, 2018 Closing Date: April 2, 2018
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for a Senior Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Senior Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases related to organized crime throughout the state of Maryland. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, with extensive background in complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, including but not limited to, leading wiretap investigations, handling multi-defendant prosecutions, and bringing cases under Maryland's gang statute. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Kathleen Murphy (Acting Director of the Criminal Division) at kmurphy@oag.state.md.us , by the close of business on Monday, April 2, 2018. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for Director of its Criminal Division. The Division Director is responsible for the supervision of the Criminal Division, which includes the Environmental Crimes Unit, the Fraud and Corruption Unit, the Insurance Fraud Unit, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Organized Crime Unit. Each of these Units handles a wide array of proactive investigations and prosecutions, including white collar; public corruption; environmental crimes; Medicaid, insurance, and tax fraud; gang and drug conspiracies; firearms crimes; prison corruption; human trafficking and other crimes of exploitation. The Criminal Division has statewide jurisdiction and coordinates and collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years criminal litigation experience, including supervising attorneys handling complex investigations. Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter to Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney
General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by April 2, 2018. Please type “Division Director Criminal" in the subject line.
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Posting Date: March 16, 2018 Closing Date: March 30, 2018
Job Title: Senior Attorney Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Location: Maryland Technology Development Corporation (“TEDCO"), 401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for TEDCO is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General. The Assistant Attorney General's primary responsibility will be to assist in providing legal representation to TEDCO's investment financing programs. In addition to providing various other forms of business assistance to companies commercializing technologies originating in university and federal labs located in Maryland, TEDCO administers various investment financing programs, including the Enterprise Fund, the InvestMaryland Program, the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative, and various specialized investment programs targeted at pre-seed and seed stage technology companies. Through these programs TEDCO makes equity and convertible debt investments in Maryland start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage companies.
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments, including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration, including coordination and review of responses to requests made under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in corporate transactions. Experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated investment documents, particularly those required for investments exempted from registration pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is required. Maryland Bar is required. Candidates must have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on March 30, 2018.
Posting Date: March 15, 2018 Closing Date: March 29, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland Office of the Comptroller, 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Division to assist in the investigation and prosecution of tax fraud in Maryland. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for complex cases involving tax preparer fraud, tax evasion, and other criminal violations of state tax laws in courts across Maryland. The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with the Office of the Comptroller and will be part of the Attorney General's Criminal Division. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. This position will be part of the Attorney General's Fraud and Corruption Task Force and will collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of civil and/or criminal litigation experience, excellent investigative and case development skills, and substantial trial experience. A background in tax law is helpful. Clerkships in state or federal courts can also be valuable. Strong abilities in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy are essential. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney General, at ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on March 29, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and transcript. Please write “AAG Application - Tax Fraud" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 15, 2018 Closing Date: March 29, 2013
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St. Suite #302 Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II at the Maryland Department of Health located in Baltimore, MD. The paralegal will provide litigation and other support to the attorneys, including review, preparation and organization of legal documents; composing and preparing routine correspondence, legal pleadings, affidavits, and exhibits in various lawsuits and administrative proceedings; filing pleadings in court and administrative agencies, including electronic filing; conducting legal research, utilizing both Westlaw and law library resources; organizing and scheduling witnesses for hearings and depositions, including the preparation of subpoenas; interviewing witnesses; organizing/maintaining litigation files; follow-up on compliance with requests for discovery; assisting attorneys in all phases of hearing and trial preparation; and other related duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary drafting and reviewing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty college credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or law school may be substituted for the required experience. Applicants shall be detailedoriented, have an exceptional proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications, superb organizational skills, and ability to work independently, while consistently producing a high volume of work.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 29, 2018.
Posting Date: March 12, 2018 Closing Date: March 26, 2018
Location: Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II position. The position will provide administrative and paralegal support to at least seven Assistant Attorneys General. Position responsibilities include typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; drafting basic pleadings; conducting legal and investigative research; preparing exhibits; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources; monitoring trial calendars; answering telephones; and any additional duties related to working in a high volume law office.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Preferred candidate will have a four year college degree or an associate degree in paralegal studies. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of three years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research and preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil litigation procedures required. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 26, 2018.
Posting Date: March 8, 2018 Closing Date: March 22, 2018
Location: Department of Human Resources Charles County Department of Social Services, 200 Kent Avenue, LaPlata, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II for the Department of Human Resources at the Charles County Department of Social Services to provide support for a Social Services Attorney. Responsibilities for this position include drafting proposed master's recommendations and proposed court orders, petitions for guardianship and termination of parental rights; coordinating service of petitions, notices, and subpoenas; serving as a liaison between the attorney and other attorneys, as well as court personnel; maintaining the calendar for proceedings; assisting with trial preparations; witness interviews; conducting legal research; transcription preparation and general support.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or drafting and reviewing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. (Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or law school may be substituted for the required experience.) Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work at consistently high volumes. Applicants also should be able to perform computerized legal research, handle electronic filings, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and independently draft and edit legal documents and correspondence
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 22, 2018.
Posting Date: March 14, 2018 Closing Date: March 28, 2018
Job Title: Child Support Attorney Position Type: Contractual Full time
Location: Baltimore City Office of Child Support 217 E. Redwood Street, 11th Floor, Baltimore MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time contractual Social Services Attorney to represent the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services in Baltimore City. Primary responsibilities of this position involve state court litigation in the area of child support establishment and enforcement and providing general agency advice and counsel.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least two years of experience in trial litigation. Maryland Bar membership is required. Family law experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Charlton Howard, Chief, Office of Special Counsel, Charlton.Howard@maryland.gov, by the close of business on March 28, 2018. Please write "Child Support Administration – Baltimore City" in the subject line. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample.
Posting Date: March 13, 2018 Closing Date: March 27, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily handle federal and state court litigation relating to correctional matters. The litigation responsibilities will include defending tort claims, civil rights actions initiated by inmate and employees, cases arising under the Public Information Act, and actions for judicial review of agency decisions. The position will involve trial and appellate work, and an extensive motions practice. The attorney will also provide legal advice to the Division of Correction and other agencies of the Department.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years' litigation experience, membership in the Maryland Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in handling matters at both the federal and state levels is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, writing sample and references, all in PDF, to Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel at Stuart.Nathan@maryland.gov by the close of business on March 27, 2018.
Posting Date: March 6, 2017 Closing Date: March 20, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time (Includes some State Paid Benefits)
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two contractual attorney positions at the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA"). These positions will be responsible for handling a variety of transactional and litigation matters, including handling real estate matters, negotiating contracts with various entities, reviewing procurement solicitations and federal and state transportation grants and representing the MTA in contract litigation and other transactional matters. The Attorneys will also confer with other transactional attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters and litigation.
Experience: The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Familiarity with Maryland real estate and procurement law is a plus. Good research and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references and writing sample to T. Byron Smith, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney
General, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore Maryland, 21202 or fax to (410)-333-2584, or by email to Stacey Freedman at sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov by the close of business March 20, 2018.
Posting Date: March 6, 2018 Closing Date: March 20, 2018
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Full Time
Location: Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position for the Maryland Transportation Authority. This position, working independently and under the supervision of Assistant Attorneys General, will represent the agency in various District Courts in Maryland relating to Video Toll Citations. This position will also perform legal research, provide advice, assist with subpoenas, and work on a variety of legal issues that impact the agency.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have admission to the Maryland Bar and strong oral advocacy and writing skills. Judicial clerkship or trial experience is helpful. Recently admitted members of the Maryland Bar are encouraged to apply.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter and list of references to: Meryle Freiberg Dunlap, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, or by Email to bjones@mdta.state.md.us by the close of business on March 20, 2018.
Posting Date: March 1, 2018 Closing Date: March 15, 2018
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments,
including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration, including coordination and review of responses to requests made under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on March 15, 2018.
Posting Date: February 26, 2018 Closing Date: March 12, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Full Time
Location: Department of Commerce 401 East Pratt St. 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide at the Department of Commerce. This position supports at least five attorneys. Responsibilities include typing various financing documents, memoranda, correspondence, briefs and other legal documents; communicating with State agency staff and members of the public; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining litigation files and files related to financing transactions; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Four years of experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience). Experience maintaining legal or financing files, schedules and logs. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong word processing skills, and excellent organizational skills. One year previous experience in a legal office is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 12, 2018.
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide to provide administrative and legal secretarial support to the Chief of Litigation, Deputies and Assistant Attorneys General who provide legal counsel and advice to the Department. Position responsibilities include preparing and typing correspondence, legal memoranda and briefs at a consistently high volume; drafting, reviewing, and organizing documents for trial; maintaining litigation and subject files; managing the case tracking system; interacting with other agencies and courts; maintaining the law library; and generally assisting with the secretarial administration of the Unit.
Experience: The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and four years performing secretarial work. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience. Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and WordPerfect, and excellent organizational skills. One year legal secretarial experience is preferred.
Posting Date: February 23, 2018 Closing Date: March 9, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type:Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide at the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA"). This position supports at least three Assistant Attorneys General and Deputy Counsel. Responsibilities include typing pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, briefs and other legal documents to be filed in Maryland state and federal courts; maintaining open appeals files; communicating with various divisions of the MTA, Department of Transportation, and Office of the Attorney General; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining a high volume of litigation and subject matter files; interacting with various State agencies, including the judiciary; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate; four years of experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience); experience maintaining case files, schedules and logs and familiarity with the Maryland Rules of Procedure, Annotated Code of Maryland and Maryland Vehicle Laws. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office; strong word processing skills, and excellent organizational skills. Maryland driver's license required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on March 9, 2018. Resumes may be sent by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us . Please type “Admin. Aide MTA" in the subject line.
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration, is seeking applicants for a Contractual Administrative Officer/Paralegal. The position will coordinate client resources, provide legal support, maintain electronic document retention and case management processes. Position responsibilities include preparing for numerous Assistant Attorney Generals basic legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; conducting legal and investigative research; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources and office schedules; acting as a liaison for administration of human resource policies and procedures and any additional duties related to working in a law office.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years' experience in administrative or professional work. Applicants may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Applicants may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, case & document management, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil litigation procedures. Paralegal experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on March 9, 2018. Resumes may be sent by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us . Please type “Admin. Officer II SHA" in the subject line.
Posting Date: February 14, 2017 Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Assistant Attorney General position with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This position serves as advice counsel to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, who supervises and regulates Maryland-chartered commercial and savings banks, Maryland-chartered credit unions, mortgage lenders (including lenders, brokers, and servicers), sales finance companies, mortgage loan originators, check cashing services, and other related financial services. The position involves providing legal advice to the Commissioner on a broad range of issues, including interpretation of relevant statutes and regulations, compliance with Maryland and federal financial services laws, evaluation of licensing qualifications, determination of Commissioner's authority, and other related issues.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience representing financial institutions, lenders, or loan servicers, or a financial regulator is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to milena.trust@maryland.gov , or via regular mail to Milena Trust, Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business February 28, 2018.
Posting Date: January 29, 2018 Closing Date February 12, 2018
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH; including but not limited to the Board of Nursing.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to tiffany.johnson@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Deborah Donohue, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on February 12, 2018.
Posting Date: January 24, 2018 Closing Date: February 7, 2018
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This is a Litigation Counsel position which involves representation of the Department before the Office of Administrative Hearings and other administrative agencies, and in State and federal courts, including complex litigation. The attorney will handle cases on behalf of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, the Division of Financial Regulation, and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, as well as defend the Department and employees in personnel cases and other lawsuits.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of civil litigation experience and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills. Federal court experience is desirable. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to susan.cherry@maryland.gov , or via regular mail to Susan Cherry, Chief of Litigation, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on February 7, 2018. Please put “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
Posting Date: January 17, 2018 Closing Date: January 31, 2018
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Courts/Civil Litigation Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate in the Courts/Civil Litigation Division. Responsibilities for this position include, assisting with litigation and appellate matters; typing pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs; keeping current all litigation files; organizing exhibits and other documents in preparation for trial, hearings, meetings or other purposes; and preparing mail for distribution and tracking. Experience with Microsoft Office is required.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Five years performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration or Personnel Specialist classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Special Assistant or Secretarial fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Applicants shall have knowledge of Microsoft Word and familiarity with internet legal research databases is required; telephone experience; and organizational skills. Legal secretarial experience required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the
Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business January 31, 2018.
Posting Date: January 12, 2018 Closing Date: January 26, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General VI, Grade 22 Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 8766, BWI Airport, Maryland 21240
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). The MAA owns and operates Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and Martin State Airport (MTN). This position will represent the MAA in litigation in State and federal courts, and before administrative agencies, including the Office of Administrative Hearings. This position will also provide advice on a variety of legal issues including: government contracts, real estate matters (such as easements, acquisitions, leases, and land use), noise, commercial transactions, environmental mitigation, personnel, employment, labor, legislation, and the Public Information Act. The MAA legal offices are located on the third floor of the terminal building at BWI Marshall Airport and free parking is provided.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years legal experience, and good research, writing and communication skills. Significant experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: trial and appellate litigation, administrative hearings, legislative/regulatory review, real estate transactions, commercial transactions, environmental law and procurement. Maryland Bar is also required.
Submission: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Louisa H. Goldstein, Principal Counsel, Maryland Aviation Administration, Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 8766, Third Floor, BWI Airport, MD 21240, or by email to Mary Conery, at mconery@bwiairport.com , by close of business January 26, 2018.
Posting Date: January 11, 2018 Closing Date: January 25, 2018
Location: Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration
707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland and Hanover, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the State Highway Administration (“SHA"). Responsibilities include representing SHA in litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies and providing advice on a variety of issues. This position will be responsible for representing SHA in complex civil litigation involving tort, transportation, environmental, condemnation, and real estate matters. The duties may include litigation in all areas of the state when needed and will handle cases both independently and as a member of a team.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with excellent writing and communication skills. Jury trial experience is preferred.
Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: tort, real estate and construction litigation, litigation requiring expert testimony, complex negotiations, transportation and environmental law. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Linda DeVuono, Deputy Counsel, State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ldevuono@sha.state.md.us by close of business day on January 25, 2018.
Posting Date: December 26, 2017 Closing Date: January 9, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking applicants for a
Paralegal II position. Duties and responsibilities for this position include all aspects of providing support to attorneys, including review and tracking of incoming complaints and referrals; review, preparation and management of legal documents; filing pleadings in court; organizing and scheduling witnesses for interviews, hearings, and depositions; the preparation of discovery requests; organizing/maintaining litigation files; follow-up on compliance with requests for discovery; assisting attorneys in all aspects of trial preparation; and other related duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree from an accredited twoyear college, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. A certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Applicants may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited law school for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to work at a consistently high volume; knowledge of PowerPoint and Access is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business January 9, 2018.
Posting Date: December 19, 2017 Closing Date: January 2, 2018
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
The position involves overseeing the operations of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit; prosecuting Medicaid provider fraud cases, prosecuting cases involving the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; suing Medicaid providers for fraud pursuant to the Maryland False Health Claims Act, managing a federal grant; maintaining an active liaison with federal and state agencies; and initiating and supporting legislative matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have seven years litigation experience and admission to Maryland Bar. Experience with complex litigation is essential. Management experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to: Elizabeth Embry, Division Director, Criminal Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on January 2, 2018 or by email to eembry@oag.state.md.us.
Posting Date: December 6, 2017 Closing Date: December 20, 2017
Job Title: Chief Counsel Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Opinions and Advice, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to serve as Chief Counsel to the Opinions and Advice Unit. The Chief Counsel functions as the Attorney General's representative and chief advisor on all matters involving the Opinions and Advice Unit. In that capacity, the Chief Counsel has direct responsibility for the issuance of all Opinions of the Attorney General, as well as a supervisory role with respect to the less formal, but equally important and far more numerous, legal advice given daily by the Assistant Attorneys General in the Office. That supervisory role also requires the Chief Counsel to resolve interpretive disagreements between Assistant Attorneys General in different divisions of the Office about the advice they provide to their agency clients. In addition to a supervisory role over interpretive questions, the Chief Counsel plays a prominent role with respect to the Public Information Act, overseeing the Office's compliance with the Act, updating the Public Information Act Manual, and providing training on the Act's requirements. The Chief Counsel also plays an important role in counseling individual OAG employees who seek guidance about their ethical obligations.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and Maryland bar membership. Legal experience of at least seven years and working knowledge of the Open Meetings Act, the Public Information Act, and local government law are desirable for this position.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Elizabeth Harris, Chief Deputy Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by December 20, 2017. Please put “Chief Counsel – Opinions" in the subject line.
Location: Comptroller of Maryland, 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Counsel to the Comptroller of Maryland. The legal work includes litigation concerning personal, estate and corporate income tax, sales and use tax, and all other taxes administered and collected by the Comptroller. In addition, responsibilities include providing legal advice on the Comptroller's regulatory responsibilities involving alcohol, tobacco, and motor fuel; interpreting relevant state and federal laws and regulations; reviewing for legal sufficiency and accuracy proposed legislation, regulations, and administrative releases; reviewing and approving contracts, and representing the agency in personnel disputes.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years' litigation experience, a strong litigation background, and familiarity with taxation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Brian L. Oliner, Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, 80 Calvert Street, Room 303, Annapolis, MD 21401 by the close of business on December 20, 2017.
Posting Date: December 5, 2017 Closing Date: December 19, 2017
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Full Time Regular
Location: Department of General Services, 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services (DGS), seeks applicants for a Division Director position. The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with procurement of commodities and energy, the design and construction of public improvements, the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for the State of Maryland, leasing of State space for State offices, State-wide energy performance and conservation, monitoring Capital Grant project agreements and compliance with Bond Bills, and the maintenance and security of state buildings. The Division Director is responsible for providing advice to DGS on procurement matters as well as representing DGS in litigation before state courts and administrative agencies.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are at least six (6) years of legal experience, strong litigation and writing skills and Maryland Bar membership.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Elizabeth Harris, Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Office of the Attorney General; 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by the close of business December 19, 2017. Please put “Division Director Department of General Services" in the subject line.
Posting Date: November 27, 2017 Closing Date: December 11, 2017
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 represent the program in judicial and administrative proceedings, including litigation affecting Medicaid program policies and the legality of its rules and procedures. The successful applicant will also advise the program on issues of federal and State law.
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 administrative 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 December 11, 2017.
Posting Date: November 20, 2017 Closing Date: December 11, 2017
Job Title: Deputy Chief Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Consumer Protection Division Deputy Chief – Enforcement. This Deputy Chief is responsible for the enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes. The Deputy Chief supervises the attorneys and investigators in the Consumer Protection
Division's Enforcement Unit who conduct investigations and bring enforcement actions. The Deputy Chief also maintains his or her own caseload and performs administrative functions necessary to the operation of the Division.
Experience: Minimum requirements: seven years litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, and strong analytical and writing skills. Complex litigation, class action, and/or government enforcement experience is preferred. Supervisory experience is desirable.
Submission: 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 December 11, 2017.
Posting Date: November 20, 2017 Closing Date: December 4, 2017
Job Title: Child Support Attorney Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Child Support Administration, Prince George's County 4235 28th Ave. #135, Temple Hills, Maryland
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 Prince George's 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.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least two years of experience in trial litigation. Family law experience preferred. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Karen Rohrbaugh, Supervising Attorney, Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201, Karen.rohrbaugh1@maryland.gov by the close of business December 4, 2017. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample. Please write "Child Support Administration – Prince George's County" in the subject line.
Posting Date: November 17, 2017 Closing Date: December 1, 2017
Job Title: Investigative Auditor 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 an Investigative Auditor position 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: Minimum requirements are a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university and three years criminal or fraud investigative auditing 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 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 December 1, 2017.
Posting Date: November 15, 2017 Closing Date: November 29, 2017
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: Secretary of State, 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Secretary of State, is seeking applicants for a Contractual Paralegal. The position will provide administrative and legal support to one Assistant Attorney General. Position responsibilities include typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; drafting basic pleadings; conducting legal and investigative research; preparing exhibits; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources; monitoring trial calendars; answering telephones; and any additional duties related to working in a law office.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and a minimum of three years 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 or law school may be substituted for the required experience). Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil and criminal litigation procedures 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 November 29, 2017.
Posting Date: November 14, 2017 Closing Date: November 28, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time Location:
Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General representing the Public Access Ombudsman and the Public Information Act Compliance Board. The Ombudsman is charged with making reasonable attempts to resolve disputes arising under the Public Information Act and investigating specific PIA practices. The PIA Compliance Board decides complaints involving the imposition of unreasonable fees in excess of $350. The statutory provisions governing the Compliance Board appear at § 4-1A-01 et seq., with those related to the Ombudsman at § 4-1B01 et seq. The Assistant Attorney General will assist the Ombudsman in the performance of her mediation and investigative duties. With respect to the Compliance Board, the attorney will provide legal advice, attend Board meetings, and draft opinions at the Board's direction. The attorney may also be asked to provide public access training at conferences of local government officials and attorneys and perform other duties relating to Maryland's open government laws
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, including substantial experience with the PIA or the federal Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar. Experience with State and local government and program development would be a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes via e-mail by close of business on November 28, 2017 to Adam D. Snyder, Chief Counsel, Opinions & Advice, at asnyder@oag.state.md.us , with a copy to Debbie Spence at dspence@oag.state.md.us or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, 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: November 8, 2017 Closing Date: November 22, 2017
Location: Department of Natural Resources 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for a full time Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Natural Resources (“DNR"). This position advises DNR on real estate transactions, including fee simple and conservation easement acquisitions, rights-of-way, leases, and use agreements, as well as issues arising from the ownership and management of public lands and interests in land. Responsibilities also include representing DNR in litigation in State and federal courts involving real estate and other civil litigation matters. Attorneys representing DNR also provide advice on the legality of proposed legislation and regulations and a variety of other matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of five years real estate transactional and litigation experience, with substantial research, writing and communication skills. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: real estate transactions, real estate litigation, appellate litigation, and legislative review. Membership in the Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Jennifer Wazenski, Principal Counsel, Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue Suite C-4, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, or by email to jennifer.wazenski@maryland.gov by close of business day on November 22, 2017.
Posting Date: October 27, 2017 Closing Date: November 10, 2017
Job Title: Administrative Officer III Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a contractual Mediation Supervisor to assist in the administration of the Mediation Unit in the Consumer Protection Division for our Prince George's County office. The position is responsible for the training and supervision of 4-8 part-time volunteers; hands on negotiation of complex consumer complaints; and assisting in the management of the unit's daily caseload.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three 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 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. Strong interpersonal, writing and organizational skills required. Social work experience, mediations experience and working with volunteers are 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 November 10, 2017.
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases related to organized crime throughout the state of Maryland. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, with some background in complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Elizabeth Embry (Director of the Criminal Division) at eembry@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business November 10, 2017. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: October 25, 2017 Closing Date November 8, 2017
Location: Maryland Department of Health 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 an 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 Physicians and other health occupation licensing boards. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the investigation and prosecution of licensure violations before the various State licensing boards. The AAG works closely with the board's investigatory staff, drafts charging documents and litigates cases before the Office of Administrative Hearing.
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 November 8, 2017.
Posting Date: October 20, 2017 Closing Date: November 3, 2017
Job Title: Forensic Accountant/Examiner Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a forensic accountant/examiner for the Securities Division.
Duties: The forensic accountant oversees and manages the accounting responsibilities of the Maryland Securities Division in its administration and enforcement of Maryland investor protection laws, including the Securities Act, the Franchise Law, and the Business Opportunities Act. He or she analyzes financial records related to registration applications, on-site inspections, and law enforcement investigations. The accountant evaluates audited and unaudited financial statements submitted by registrants to determine compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements under Maryland law. The accountant collects and analyzes complex financial documents, including bank and brokerage accounts. He or she participates in law enforcement cases filed in courts and administrative hearings by organizing and synthesizing evidence, supervising investigations of financial records, and serving as an agency expert on financial matters. The accountant also assesses the internal controls over funds received by the Securities Division. As an examiner, the position reviews and evaluates registration applications and disclosure documents, including prospectuses, contracts, financial statements, advertising materials, and other required submissions to determine adequacy and accuracy of disclosure, including compliance under Maryland law.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures. 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 general experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a forensic accountant and be an active, licensed Certified Public Accountant. A background in securities or franchise regulation is helpful.
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 November 2, 2017.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace
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 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.
Experience: Completion of the eighth grade. One year experience performing clerical duties in an office environment. Additional experience performing clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate may be substituted for six months of the required experience. Six months clerical training with three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical duExperiencsimileclerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, data base, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette may be substituted for six months of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a noncommissioned officer in Administration 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 experience. A high school diploma from an accredited high school or a high school equivalency certificate and least six months experience performing clerical duties in an office environment is preferred. Reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic 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 November 3, 2017.
Posting Date: October 19, 2017 Closing Date: November 2, 2017
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for Deputy Chief of the Civil Litigation Division.
The Civil Litigation Division represents Maryland state agencies and officials, in the state and federal trial and appellate courts, in the most important civil litigation that the State confronts. In addition to handling trial and appellate cases, the Division reviews and approves all civil complaints, notices of appeal, and appellate briefs filed on behalf of the State; conducts moot courts in all civil appeals; and serves as a general resource and advisor on litigation matters to the divisions and units of the Office of the Attorney General.
In addition to handling cases, the Deputy Chief of Litigation assists the Chief of Litigation in managing the Division and performing such duties as recommending settlements to the Board of Public Works, preparing reports, and representing the OAG in litigation-related issues of concern to members of the Executive Branch and the General Assembly.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years' legal experience, including substantial experience in pretrial and trial litigation; the demonstrated ability to lead and manage a litigation team in complex cases; outstanding written and oral advocacy skills; the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by close of business by e-mail to mscanlan@oag.state.md.us, or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, Ms. Mary Scanlan, 200 St. Paul Place, 20th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 by the close of business November 2, 2017.
Posting Date: August 24, 2017 Closing Date: Open until Filled Job Title: Law Clerk Position Type: Contractual
Location: 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Department of Human Resources is seeking qualified second/third year law students, or recent graduates, to fill two part-time or one full-time contractual law clerk position(s). This vacancy is a State contractual position without health care or leave benefits.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to legal research; review, preparation and management of legal documents; writing of advice memoranda; assisting attorneys with discovery and trial preparation; and attending depositions, hearings and trials.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to: Ann Sheridan, Deputy Counsel, at ann.sheridan@maryland.gov, Please write "Law Clerk Application" in the subject line. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to provide a writing sample.
Posting Date: October 16, 2017 Closing Date: October 30, 2017
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Department of Juvenile Services, 120 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer II position at the Department of Juvenile Services (“DJS"). The position is responsible performing and carrying out the highest level of all non-legal and administrative functions of the Office. The candidate will provide executive support to the Principal Counsel and other attorneys within the division, and managerial support to support staff to meet the requirements and goals of the office.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and five years' experience performing administrative, secretarial work or clerical work involving administrative duties, office management, typing legal documents, document preparation for hearings, and experience in creating and maintaining case files. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong word processing skills and excellent organization and time management skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on October 30, 2017.
Posting Date: October 12, 2017 Closing Date: October 26, 2017
Job Title: Chief Investigator/Administrator III Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Environmental Crimes Unit, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division is seeking a Criminal Investigator assigned to the Environmental Crimes Unit. The investigator will work closely with Assistant Attorneys General and ECU staff conducting confidential criminal investigations of violations of Maryland's environmental laws and related criminal charges. This position is responsible for planning and carrying out all phases of criminal prosecutions, and duties may include identifying, locating and interviewing witnesses; preparing witness interview memoranda; gathering and reviewing evidence; preparing reports; testifying in grand jury and court proceedings; drafting and executing 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: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of law enforcement experience, with an investigatory background that includes interview and interrogation skills. Specialized knowledge, education, training or experience may be considered in lieu of direct law enforcement experience. Applicants should be able to work with the attorneys to develop and manage complex criminal investigations, to include the ability to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and utilize document management and computer programs as needed. In addition, 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 October 26, 2017.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Part time (60%)
Location: Maryland Higher Education Commission 6 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of a part-time Assistant Attorney General to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). This is a 60% position and is primarily responsible for advice to and representation of the private career school unit within the Academic Affairs Department. The Assistant Attorney General also will assist the Principal Counsel, providing advice to and representation of all units within MHEC. Primary responsibilities include reviewing and drafting regulations; representing the Secretary of Higher Education in administrative cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings; and working across all units within MHEC on procurement matters and contracts.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have significant experience in one or more of the following areas: education law, administrative law practice, governmental operations (e.g. Public Information Act, Open Meetings Act, Administrative Procedure Act, or procurement), and statutory and regulatory drafting. Excellent research, writing, and communication skills are required. Candidates must be able to manage a varied workload in a timely manner, respond efficiently and effectively to client needs, and have a willingness to expand his or her knowledge of substantive legal issues. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: Christine Wellons, Principal Counsel, Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 N. Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201 or by email christine.wellons@maryland.gov by close of business October 30, 2017.
Posting Date: October 13, 2017 Closing Date:October 27, 2017
Location: Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to investigate and prosecute criminal cases for the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The MFCU prosecutes Medicaid Fraud as well as the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. This position involves directing investigations and trial litigation at the District and Circuit court levels, including court and jury trials.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years trial litigation experience and Maryland Bar. Excellent writing and analysis skills required. Criminal experience strongly preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Peter Killough, Director, Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business October 27, 2017.
Posting Date:October 12, 2017 Closing Date: October 26, 2017
Location: Department of Housing and Community Development 7800 Harkins Road, Lanham, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development located in Lanham, MD. Position responsibilities primarily will include personnel and procurement matters, Public Information Act requests, commercial lending and real estate transactions. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: litigation matters, legal research, drafting loan and grant documents, tracking the progress of a variety of matters, document and scheduling management, closing binder preparation and general office support. This is a permanent position with benefits.
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 have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, organizational skills, and ability to consistently produce 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 October 26, 2017.
Posting Date: October 12, 2017 Closing Date October 26, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Health, Health Occupation Prosecution and Litigation, 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 several of the health occupation licensing boards. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the investigation and prosecution of licensure violations before the various State licensing boards. The AAG works closely with the board's investigatory staff, drafts charging documents and litigates cases before the Office of Administrative Hearing.
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 October 26, 2017.
Posting Date: October 10, 2017 Closing Date: October 24, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Part Time (50%)
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a part time Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Primary responsibilities of this position involve representing the Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors in enforcement cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings and on appeal in circuit courts throughout the State.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of civil litigation experience and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to susan.cherry@maryland.gov, or via regular mail to Susan Cherry, Acting Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on October 24, 2017. Please put “REA Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
Posting Date: October 5, 2017 Closing Date: October 19, 2017
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. Three 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 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. Three years investigative experience is preferred.
Submission Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the
Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business October 19, 2017.
Job Title: Deputy Counsel 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 to serve as Deputy Counsel in its Contract Litigation Unit. The position is a supervisory position responsible for overseeing and litigating contract 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 Deputy Counsel generally assists the Principal Counsel with all aspects of Unit Management and supervision.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of complex civil litigation experience, as well as demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience in procurement and government contracting is helpful. Maryland Bar required.
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 October 19, 2017.
Posting Date: October 3, 2017 Closing Date: October 17, 2017
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a contractual Staff Attorney position for the Consumer Protection Division. The primary duties for this position would center on the Division's investigations of the marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities include assisting other attorneys with reviewing documents; examining witnesses; conducting research and litigating cases arising out of the investigations. The staff attorney would also work with attorneys from other states.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have up to three years legal experience. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and cover letter to: William Gruhn, Chief, Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on October 17, 2017.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General VI Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a contractual Assistant Attorney General position for the Consumer Protection Division. The primary duties for this position would center on the Division's investigations of opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies, where they would participate in ongoing investigations. Responsibilities include reviewing documents; examining witnesses; conducting research and litigating cases arising out of the investigations. They would also work with attorneys from other states.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of litigation experience. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. Maryland Bar required.
Posting Date: October 2, 2017 Closing Date: October 16, 2017
Job Title: Principal Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Uninsured Employers' Fund, 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Principal Counsel for the Uninsured Employers' Fund (UEF). The Principal Counsel is the primary legal advisor to the UEF Board and the Executive Director of the UEF and carries a caseload, while also supervising the work of other Assistant Attorneys General in the office. The position is responsible for preparing for and handling hearings before the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission; trying WCC awards on appeal to the circuit courts; briefing and arguing cases before the appellate courts; advising the UEF on claims investigation and payment of awards; representing the UEF in license revocation proceedings; and statutory criminal prosecution as required. The position also works closely with the Executive Director of the UEF to review how UEF-type agencies in other states are structured and operated to improve the effectiveness of UEF operations. The Office is located at 300 E. Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years legal experience, including experience handling workers' compensation cases and practicing before the WCC, as well as the ability to manage a small law office and supervise other attorneys. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by email to Christina Caldwell, caldwell@oag.state.md.us before the close of business on October 16, 2017. Please put “Principal Counsel UEF" in the subject line.
Posting Date: September 25, 2017 Closing Date: October 9, 2017
Job Title: Health Ombudsman Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Health Education and Advocacy Unit, Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Health Ombudsman position in the Health Education and Advocacy Unit of the Consumer Protection Division. The position is equivalent to Grade 15 and is a contractual position.
The Health Education and Advocacy Unit assists consumers whose health plans have refused to cover medical procedures or to pay for medical services that have already been provided and assists consumers with billing problems in the health care marketplace. Position responsibilities include assisting consumers with health insurance complaints, including helping consumers with grievances and appeals; assisting consumers with health care billing complaints; assisting consumers with obtaining health insurance; maintaining consumer complaint files; supervising volunteers and interns who assist consumers with health-related complaints; assisting consumers who call the HEAU hotline; interacting via telephone and written communications with consumers, health care providers and representatives from health insurance companies.
Experience: Minimum requirements: bachelor's degree from accredited four year college or university; three years' experience in administrative or professional work; applicants may substitute additional experience for required education at a rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to two years of required education. Applicants should have interpersonal and organizational skills and experience with word processing and database programs. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of health insurance and health care billing issues or a medical background preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business October 9 2017.
Posting Date: September 22, 2017 Closing Date: October 6, 2017
Job Title: Case Coordinator Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full time, contractual, Case Coordinator vacancy in its Health Education and Advocacy Unit (“HEAU"). The HEAU assists consumers who are having disputes with their health plans and with billing problems in the health care marketplace. Position supports the HEAU=s Director, Deputy Director and the HEAU's staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include initial processing of consumer complaints; performing data entry and maintaining information in the HEAU's databases; processing incoming faxes; written and oral communication with consumers, providers, carriers and other stakeholders; responding to HEAU emails; assisting with reporting requirements; answering hotline calls and other calls to the HEAU and the Division; assisting with the closing of case files; copying and scanning; and otherwise assisting with the general administration of the unit.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are: Possession of bachelor's degree from an accredited fouryear college or university and one year of experience in administrative or professional work. Applicants may substitute graduate education for the required experience. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education, for up to the four years of required education. Applicants must have experience using Microsoft Word or WordPerfect; database experience, telephone experience, and organizational skills. Health insurance knowledge 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 October 6, 2017.
Posting Date: September 21, 2017 Closing Date: October 5, 2017
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The AAG in this position will serve as a Deputy Counsel. The Deputy Counsel advises senior Health Department officials, primarily the heads of two Administrations and one independent office and their staffs on the legal aspects of, and questions arising in, their programs. He or she reviews and provides legal advice on proposed legislation, regulations, program guidance, policies, and program criteria, among other Department matters. He or she supervises approximately seven AAGs, who also provide advice to various Department units and represent the Department in administrative and judicial proceedings., He or she also handles some litigation in Maryland district, circuit, and appellate courts, and federal district and appellate courts.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least seven years of legal experience, excellent research and writing skills, experience with government law, administrative law and litigation. Must be admitted to the Maryland Bar. The ability to handle independently providing advice on a wide range of legal issues, as well as all phases of litigation, is necessary. A background in health law, experience representing a regulatory agency, and prior management experience would be 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 October 5, 2017.
Posting Date: September 19, 2017 Closing Date: October 3, 2017
Location: Child Support Administration, Baltimore County 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, providing general agency advice and counsel.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Karen Rohrbaugh, Supervising Attorney, Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201, Karen.rohrbaugh1@maryland.gov by the close of business October 3, 2017. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample. Please write "Child Support Administration – Baltimore County" in the subject line.
Location: Contract Litigation Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in its Contract Litigation Unit. The position is responsible for litigating disputes, often factually and legally complex, arising out of the formation and administration of State construction and service contracts, and for providing advice on contract issues to a variety of State agencies. The position offers the opportunity for significant civil litigation experience in a collaborative working environment.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible litigation experience, first chair deposition experience and at least second chair trial experience, as well as strong analytical, writing and advocacy skills. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and salary requirements to Douglas CarreyBeaver, Division Director, Contract Litigation Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 or email dcarreybeaver@oag.state.md.us by the close of business October 3, 2017.
Posting Date: September 18, 2017 Closing Date: October 2, 2017
Location: Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for a full time Assistant Attorney General to represent the Motor Vehicle Administration (“MVA"). Responsibilities include representing the MVA in litigation in State and federal courts, and before the Office of Administrative Hearings, involving tort claims, personnel, and other civil litigation. This position will also provide legal advice on a variety of matters, including driver licenses, vehicle registration, business licensing, employment, procurement, legislation, and the Public Information Act. MVA attorneys may also provide advice on the legality of proposed legislation and regulations.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of five years litigation experience, with substantial research, writing and communication skills. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: administrative hearings, tort litigation, appellate litigation, legislative review, procurement, and motor vehicle/traffic law. Membership in the Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Damon Bell, Principal Counsel, Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway, N.E., Room 200, Glen Burnie, MD 21062, or by email to dbell1@mva.maryland.gov by close of business day on October 2, 2017.
Posting Date: September 21, 2017 Closing Date: September 26, 2017
Location: Department of Budget & Management 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for Administrative Aide (2 vacancies). The position supports at least three attorneys and a paralegal. Position responsibilities include preparing, typing, and filing correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings at a consistently high volume; receiving and screening telephone calls; interacting with various State agencies, Courts, litigants and their attorneys, and the public generally assisting with the secretarial administration of the Unit.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and four years' experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience); and experience creating and maintaining case files. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong word processing skills and excellent organization and time management skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 26, 2017.
Posting Date: September 14, 2017 Closing Date September 28, 2017
Location: Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate to assist in the administration of the Mediation Unit in 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. Candidate will also be responsible for administration of the arbitration division as well as managing two administrative staff and the switchboard operator.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Five years performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties.
Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration or Personnel Specialist classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Special Assistant or Secretarial fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Strong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills are needed. 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 http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 28, 2017.
Posting Date: September 11, 2017 Closing Date: September 25, 2017
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II position. The position will provide administrative and legal support to at least seven Assistant Attorneys General. Position responsibilities include typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; drafting basic pleadings; conducting legal and investigative research; Assisting with trial preparation and preparing exhibits; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources; monitoring trial calendars; answering telephones; file pleading with courts; and any additional duties related to working in a high volume law office.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil litigation procedures required. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 25, 2017.
Posting Date: September 13, 2017 Closing Date: September 27, 2017
Location: Maryland Transit Administration n 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General to the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA"). Attorneys assigned to the MTA provide advice on a wide range of matters, including procurement, construction, contracts, real estate, police, torts, personnel and rail. The attorneys also represent the agency in most litigation in the state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.
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 person should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references and writing sample to: T. Byron Smith, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney
General, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore Maryland, 21202 or fax to (410)-333-2584, or by email to Stacey Freedman at sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov by the close of business on September 27, 2017.
Location: Maryland Department of Health 4160 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to provide advice and counsel to the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC). The MHCC is responsible for the development of the State Health Plan for Facilities and Services, conducts certificate of need reviews, and is the State's lead agency for the diffusion of health information technology and for oversight of the electronic exchange of protected health information. The MHCC is involved with primary care initiatives and innovative care delivery, with quality measurement and reports regarding health care facilities, and with the price transparency of health care services. The position will be one of two Assistant Attorneys General providing advice to the MHCC in these and other matters, as well as advice regarding procurement, grants, requests for proposals, and review of regulations and legislation.
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 on September 27, 2017.
Location: Maryland Transit Administration 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md.
Experience: The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Familiarity with Maryland real estate and procurement law is a plus. Good research and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must.
General, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore Maryland, 21202 or fax to (410)-333-2584, or by email to Stacey Freedman at sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov by the close of business September 27, 2017.
Posting Date: September 12, 2017 Closing Date: September 26, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Part Time (80%)
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This is a Litigation Counsel position which involves representation of the Department before the Office of Administrative Hearings and other administrative agencies, and in State and federal courts. The attorney will handle cases on behalf of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, the Division of Financial Regulation, and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, as well as defend the Department and employees in personnel cases and other lawsuits.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to susan.cherry@maryland.gov, or via regular mail to Susan Cherry, Acting Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Please put “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
Posting Date: September 8, 2017 Closing Date: September 22, 2017
Job Title: Administrative Officer Position Type: Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Supervisor to assist in the administration of the Mediation Unit in the Consumer Protection Division. The position is responsible for the training and supervision of 10-15 part-time volunteers; hands on negotiation of complex consumer complaints; and assisting in the management of the unit's daily caseload and hotline.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three 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 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. Strong interpersonal, writing and organizational skills required. Social work experience, mediations experience and working with volunteers are preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 22, 2017.
Posting Date: September 7, 2017 Closing Date: September 21, 2017
Job Title: Data Analyst Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Data Analyst position in its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). This position will work with Assistant Attorneys General and the staff of the MFCU who conduct confidential investigations of fraud by health care providers receiving Medicaid funds. Duties include evaluating allegations of fraud and determining what Medicaid claims data may assist in investigations; conduct forensic analysis of claims data for patterns of fraud to include creating simple and complex queries to create reports for data analysis; creates and/or compiles memoranda and spreadsheets documenting findings and summarizes data; evaluates data for trends and discrepancies; and testifying in grand jury and court proceedings
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in from an accredited four-year college or university and one year of experience in data analysis. Additional relevant experience or education can be a substitute for the ideal candidate qualifications. Applicants should be proficient in computer database software, e.g., Access, Excel, and Word processing programs. Applicants must have excellent communication and writing skills, and 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 September 21, 2017.
Posting Date: September 12, 2017 Closing Date: September 15, 2017
Job Title: Law Clerk Position Type: Contractual
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Department of Human Services is seeking qualified second/third year law students, or recent graduates, to fill two part-time or one full-time contractual law clerk position(s). This is a paid position (salary is commensurate with experience); and a State contractual position without health care or leave benefits.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to: Ann Sheridan, Deputy Counsel, at ann.sheridan@maryland.gov, by close of business on September 15, 2017. Please write "Law Clerk Application" in the subject line. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to provide a writing sample.
Posting Date: September 1, 2017 Closing Date: September 15, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (2) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two Assistant Attorneys General for the Uninsured Employers' Fund (“UEF") located at 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 402, Towson, MD 21286. The position is responsible for preparing and handling hearings before the Workers' Compensation Commission; trying Commission awards on appeal to the circuit courts; briefing and arguing cases before the appellate courts; and advising the UEF on claims investigation and payment of awards.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years legal experience and substantial experience handling workers' compensation cases and practicing before the Commission. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Scott Massengill, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General 300 East Joppa Road, Suite 402, Baltimore, MD 21286 before the close of business September 15, 2017.
Posting Date: August 28,2017 Closing Date: September 15, 2017
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 is shared between two attorneys each working 50% time (20 hours per week).
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three 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 three references by mail to Rachel S. Cohen, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, 120 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 1417, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, or by email to rcohen@sra.state.md.us by the close of business on September 15, 2017.
Posting Date: August 31, 2017 Closing Date: September 14, 2017
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 14, 2017.
Posting Date: August 9, 2017 Closing Date: September 8, 2017
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The AAG in this position will serve as a Deputy Counsel. The Deputy Counsel will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH, including but not limited to Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). S/he will be responsible for one practice group and will oversee the day-to-day activities of the attorneys that are assigned to that group.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least seven years of legal experience, excellent research and writing skills, experience with government law, administrative law and litigation. Must be admitted to the Maryland Bar. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is necessary. A background in health law, experience representing a regulatory agency, and prior management experience would be 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 on Friday, September 8, 2017.
Posting Date: August 22, 2017 Closing Date: September 5, 2017
Location: Maryland Environmental Service, 259 Najoles Road, Millersville, MD 21108
DESCRIPTION: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Environmental Service (MES). MES is a State agency that provides water supply, wastewater treatment, solid waste disposal, dredge material management and energy management services. Additional information about MES can be obtained at the MES website at www.menv.com.
The position's responsibilities will include advice, litigation and handling transactional matters, all involving issues that may include environmental law, environmental compliance, worker safety, municipal finance, human resources, procurement and contracts, intellectual property, public utilities, and real property. Other types of legal matters or responsibilities may be assigned to the position.
EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years legal experience, membership in the Maryland Bar, and substantial experience working with environmental statutes and regulations. Candidates should also have significant experience in several of the other areas described above. Demonstrated working knowledge of legal issues related to environmental compliance, wastewater treatment, water supply, solid waste management, and energy management is particularly desirable. Strong research, writing and organizational skills are required. Candidates must be able to work cooperatively in a small office, be able to respond efficiently and effectively to client emergencies, and have a willingness to expand their knowledge of substantive legal issues.
SUBMISSION: Interested persons should submit their resumes, with cover letter, list of references, and writing sample, to: Sean Coleman, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, 259 Najoles Road, Millersville, Maryland 21108, by close of business on September 5, 2017. Resumes may also be sent by e-mail to pfull@menv.com.
Posting Date: August 21, 2017 Closing Date: September 5, 2017
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 Management Administration, focusing on Oil Control, Land Restoration and Solid Waste 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 excellent writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. A background in environmental law 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 Blvd, Suite 6048,
Baltimore, MD 21230 by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by September 5, 2017.
