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Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate position in its Educational Affairs Division. This position will provide legal administrative support to assistant attorneys general who advise and represent Maryland's public higher education institutions. Position responsibilities include management of advice and litigation files and court filings; review, organization and preparation of documents for discovery and trial preparation; maintenance of case management protocols, and general administrative support for the Division's attorneys.
Experience: This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary. (Applicants may substitute one year of education or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience. Applicants may substitute additional education from an accredited law school at the rate of one year of education for two years of the required experience.) Candidates should be detailed-oriented, have excellent organizational and writing skills, be able to use independent judgment, and have the ability to work at a consistently high pace. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong word processing skills; knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is preferred. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court procedures and litigation support experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with cover letter to: Michelle Swift, Education Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: March 10, 2020 Closing Date: March 24, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases in all of the aforementioned areas, primarily focusing on cases related to gang activity, corruption, violence and misconduct in Maryland prison systems. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. A strong ability to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Barbara Gilliard atbgilliard@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Prison Corruption AAG" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division is seeking applicants for two Contractual Fraud Investigator positions to work closely with Assistant Attorneys General to investigate and bring enforcement actions for violations of the state securities act, franchise law, and business opportunities act. Duties include locating and interviewing victims and witnesses; preparing interview reports, affidavits, subpoenas, and other documents for civil and administrative proceedings; serving subpoenas, administrative orders, and court orders; reviewing and analyzing subpoenaed documents, including bank records, brokerage accounts, and other financial and business records; tracing funds and locating assets of targets; dealing with officials of brokerage firms, financial planners, and franchisors; working with victims of financial fraud, including unsophisticated investors, immigrants, and the elderly; acting in an undercover capacity as a potential investor; testifying in court and administrative hearings; and working closely with other law enforcement agencies, including the SEC, the FTC, the United States Attorney's Office, the State Police, local prosecutors, the U.S. Customs Service, the FBI, and Postal Inspectors.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
Preferred Experience: A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, criminal justice or a related field from an accredited college or university, and three years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience OR graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and seven years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience. Experience in criminal or financial investigation and law enforcement background preferred. Must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, and word processing programs. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidates must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business Friday, March 20,2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: March 4, 2020 Closing Date: March 18, 2020
Job Title: Examiner (Administrator I) Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Attorney General's Office is accepting resumes for (3) Contractual Examiners in the Securities Division. The position functions as an Examiner.
The Examiner will work primarily in the Investment Adviser/Broker-Dealer Unit of the Securities Division, although they may be required to work with other Units within the Division. Duties include: conducting routine, on-site inspections of investment adviser and broker-dealer firms to include conducting interviews of registrants, reviewing and analyzing registrants' financial and non-financial books and records, drafting correspondence to registrants outlining deficiencies found during on-site inspections, and performing any necessary follow-up; reviewing and analyzing initial and renewal registration applications and amendment filings for investment advisers and their representatives and brokerdealers and their agents; drafting correspondence to applicants outlining deficiencies in registration applications and requesting additional information; drafting pleadings related to administrative actions involving registration; providing status reports; responding to inquiries from applicants, registrants, their counsel and the public; reviewing federal and state application forms and financial documents; using the Division computer systems and the Central Registration Depository (CRD), Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD) and Electronic Filing Depository (EFD) to review available information concerning applicants; reviewing and analyzing filings for franchise and securities offerings under the Maryland Franchise Law and Maryland Securities Act, respectively. Other duties include consulting with Assistant Attorneys General in the Division on matters of policy and legal interpretation and assisting the Assistant Attorneys General with disciplinary and enforcement proceedings; supervising secretary and registration assistant in conjunction with other examiners and Assistant Attorneys General; being available to perform examiner functions in different units as the need arises.
Experience: Minimum qualifications for this position are: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Posting Date: March 4, 2020 Closing Date: March 18, 2020
Job Title: Forensic Accountant/Examiner Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
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 Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Posting Date: March 2, 2020 Closing Date: March 16, 2020
Job Title: Criminal Investigator/Administrator I Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Environmental Crimes Unit, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigation Division's Environmental Crimes Unit (ECU), is seeking applications for a Contractual Criminal Investigator. The Investigator will work closely with Assistant Attorneys General, the Chief Investigator, and other ECU staff conducting confidential criminal investigations of violations of environmental statutes for which criminal penalties are provided in the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, along with other related criminal charges. Duties may include: surveillance; identifying, locating and interviewing suspects and other witnesses; preparing investigative reports; gathering and reviewing evidence; maintaining vehicle and travel logs; attending staff meetings; assisting in the drafting and execution of search warrants; working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and personnel; following up on various complaints; preparing cases for trial; and providing testimony in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Minimum of three years of criminal or environmental investigative experience is preferred.
Must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, word processing programs, and a fundamental understanding of database concepts. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work throughout the State and at times work outside the typical workday as may be required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business Monday, March 16, 2020..
Posting Date: February 28, 2020 Closing Date: March 13, 2020
Job Title: Chief Investigative Auditor (Fiscal Admin II) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General-Criminal Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General Criminal Division is seeking applicants for the Chief Investigative Auditor in its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). This position reports to the MFCU Director, manages other auditors who work in the MFCU, assists with the collection and analysis of data needed for nationwide litigation, and works with Assistant Attorneys General to investigate and prosecute fraud by health care providers receiving Medicaid funds. Duties include providing and supervising auditing and accounting work for MFCU investigations and prosecutions; assisting with the resolution of problems arising in complex investigations and litigation; conducting specialized training for investigative auditors; managing the daily work of the MFCU's auditing section; and devising and implementing investigative plans.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. A bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited fouryear college or university and three years criminal or fraud investigative auditing experience are preferred.
Must have basic computer database software experience, e.g., Access, Excel, and Word processing programs and fundamental understanding of data base concepts. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Friday, March 13, 2020.
Posting Date: March 4, 2020 Closing Date March 18, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Department of General Services, 300 W. Preston St., Suite 1304, Baltimore, Maryland.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services, seeks applicants for a regular full-time Assistant Attorney General. The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with the procurement of commodities and services, energy, facilities maintenance, information technology, leased space by the State as lessee, the design and construction of State buildings and the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for the State of Maryland. The successful candidate will handle real property transactions, particularly, he or she will be responsible for drafting, and reviewing real estate documents, commercial leases, complicated titles, and provide general advice and legal assistance to the Department's Office of Real Estate.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, communication and organizational skills and five years of legal experience, with at least three years of experience with a real estate law firm, title insurance company, or real estate developer. Admission to the Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a writing sample (advice letter), no longer than five pages to Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Posting Date: March 3, 2020 Closing Date: March 17, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 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 a Senior Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Senior Assistant Attorney General will supervise the general litigation team of attorneys. Advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH, including but not limited to the Personnel office, Local Health departments, Anatomy Board and the OCME.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, 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 Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: February 26, 2020 Closing Date: March 11, 2020
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Maryland State Police is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II within the office of the Maryland State Police. The position works with 5 attorneys and interacts with State Troopers and other civilian employees. Duties include legal research requiring the application of Maryland case law, statutes and regulation, and preparation of legal documents in all facets of federal and state litigation, administrative matters, procurement and tort claims. The position is also responsible for case organization and file management, maintaining and updating law library materials, creating and maintaining the database of information through investigation and/or discovery. The position provides administrative support to the Principal Counsel and other attorneys within the division.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate. The ideal candidate will have three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Graduation from an accredited paralegal studies program and have at least two years of experience working for a litigation attorney is preferred. Applicants should be able to perform legal research using Westlaw and Lexis; deliver filings to various courts and boards; and attend occasional lengthy hearings, document productions, and depositions. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work at periodic high volumes. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, and Concordance will be preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Posting Date: February 25, 2020 Closing Date: March 10, 2020
Job Title: Investigative Auditor Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for the position of Investigative Auditor in its Criminal Division. This individual will work with Assistant Attorneys General, Investigative Auditors, civilian investigators and law enforcement officers in the investigation and prosecution of fraud, corruption, and multi-jurisdictional criminal cases. The position is responsible for conducting complex financial investigations, which includes reviewing and analyzing records, conducting interviews, and testifying in court.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (degree in business, finance or accounting is preferred); seven years of auditing/investigating in an administrative or professional setting; and an aptitude for detailed work. Demonstrated knowledge of Excel is preferred. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Internal Auditor designations are preferred but not required.
The ideal candidate will also be a team player who can work independently, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Posting Date: February 24, 2020 Closing Date: March 10, 2020
Job Title: Administrative Officer II/ Paralegal Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General- 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 II/Paralegal. The position will assist the Office Manager with small procurement and billing procedures, will coordinate client resources, provide legal support, maintain electronic document retention and case management processes and provide administrative support for numerous Assistant Attorneys General. Position responsibilities include preparing first draft of basic legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; 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. Maintaining Case tracking Program.
Experience: Graduate of an accredited high school, or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant 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). Candidates may substitute experience with 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 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 and an ability to work at consistently high pace. Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and experience with Salesforce application is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by regular mail to Pavlina Lubenov-Johns, Office Manager, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to PLubenovjohns@mdot.maryland.gov by close of business day on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Please put “Administrative Officer II/Paralegal" in the subject line.
Posting Date: February 24, 2020 Closing Date: March 9, 2020
Job Title: Investigator (Admin Officer III) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division is seeking a Criminal Investigator. The investigator will work closely with Assistant Attorneys General conducting confidential investigations of criminal activity. This position is responsible for planning and carrying out all phases of criminal investigations and assisting in prosecutions. Duties may include identifying, locating and interviewing witnesses; preparing witness interview memoranda; drafting and serving subpoenas; gathering and reviewing evidence; preparing reports; testifying in grand jury and court proceedings; assisting with search warrants; working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; conducting surveillance; following up on various in-coming complaints; and preparing cases for trial.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three years' investigative experience. Candidates may substitute additional investigative experience on a year-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-foryear basis for the required education and experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Posting Date: February 21, 2020 Closing Date: March 9, 2020
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General- Department of Budget & Management 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Budget and Management is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Aide. The position is a Grade 11 ($34,174 - $53,658, depending upon experience) and is located at 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Md 21201. The position supports at least three attorneys and a paralegal and responsibilities include preparing and typing correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings; 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.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; four years secretarial experience. (Pertinent volunteer and/or part time experience is acceptable. Applicants may substitute an Associate of Arts degree with a major in Secretarial Science from an accredited college for up to two years of the required experience.) Applicants must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, telephone experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work well with a team of busy professionals. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (“MDOT SHA"). Responsibilities include representing MDOT SHA in State and federal court and in administrative proceedings. Caseload will include condemnation, real estate, and tort matters and will involve transportation and environmental issues. The position also will provide advice and support to MDOT SHA's Office of Real Estate. The position may include litigation in all areas of the State, when needed, and will handle cases independently and as a member of a team.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with excellent writing and communication skills. Jury trial experience, particularly with expert testimony, is preferred. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: eminent domain; real estate; tort; zoning and land use; transportation; environmental law; complex negotiations; and other civil litigation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Kevin Reynolds, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to kreynolds@sha.state.md.us by close of business on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Posting Date: February 13, 2020 Closing Date March 2, 2020
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Department of Education 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Counsel to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This position has supervisory responsibilities and assists the Principal Counsel with office management and the coordination, assignment and completion of the legal work by assigned attorneys who provide advice and counsel on a wide variety of education law issues to the MSDE units. The position directly handles or supervises litigation, including personnel litigation, EEOC complaints, tort cases, and other federal and State court litigation as it arises, and handles advice and counsel to Divisions of MSDE, including Office of Childcare.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least five years of legal experience; membership in the Maryland Bar, excellent writing and communication skills; and litigation experience. Knowledge of education law preferred but not necessary.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume to Elliott Schoen, Principal
Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Department of Education, 200 St. Paul Place, 19th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to mphillips@oag.state.md.us by close of business on Monday, March 2, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: February 11, 2020 Closing Date: February 26, 2020
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 cases involving Medicaid provider fraud and the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; suing Medicaid providers for fraud pursuant to the Maryland False Health Claims Act; managing a federal grant and insuring Unit compliance with federal regulations; filing federal and state annual reports; 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: Kathleen Murphy, Division Director, Criminal Division, Office of the Attorney General, by close of business on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 by email to kmurphy@oag.state.md.us.
Posting Date: January 31, 2020 Closing Date: February 14, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full-time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as a contractual Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will support the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). The Assistant Attorney General will, along with colleagues, primarily be responsible for representing the MMCC in civil and administrative litigation and will also have the opportunity to handle the legal aspects of the MMCC's regulation, licensing, and oversight of the growing, distribution and use of medical cannabis in the State.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience; significant experience conducting all phases of civil litigation; excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Prior experience representing a regulatory agency or licensing entity would be helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email to tiffany.johnson@maryland.gov or via regular mail to AAG Heather Nelson, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on Friday, February 14, 2020.
Posting Date: January 30, 2020 Closing Date: February 13, 2020
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Counsel to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MTA is a multi-modal transit system, operating Local and Commuter Buses, Light Rail, Metro-Subway, Maryland Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service and a comprehensive Paratransit (mobility) system. It also owns several freight railroad right of ways and has agreements with several freight carriers operating over those right of ways. The MTA attorneys handle a variety of matters, including procurements, contract disputes, personnel and police actions, torts, real estate, environmental law, and rail. They also represent MTA in litigation related to these matters in state and federal courts, as well as administrative tribunals. The Deputy Counsel has supervisory responsibilities and assists the Principal Counsel with office management and the coordination, assignment, and completion of the legal work by the assigned attorneys. In addition, the Deputy confers with the 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 candidate should have a minimum of seven years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Applicants must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. Supervisory, litigation, procurement, railroad, transit, police, personnel, or union experience is a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Julie T. Sweeney, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore, MD 21202, or by email to sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov, by the close of business on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Posting Date: January 28, 2020 Closing Date February 12, 2020
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a writing sample (advice letter), no longer than five pages to Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Posting Date: January 28, 2020 Closing Date: February 12, 2020
Job Title: Principal Counsel 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 the position of Principal Counsel to the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MAA owns and operates Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and Martin State Airport (MTN). BWI is the State's sole air carrier, and it services 25 million passengers per year. MTN is a general aviation reliever airport, with an Air National Guard facility, police helicopter operations, and other general aviation activities. The Principal Counsel has lead supervisory responsibilities involving office management and oversight of all legal work at MAA. MAA attorneys provide advice and representation on a variety of matters, including procurements, contract disputes, commercial transactions, concession activities, real estate, environmental issues (such as noise and aircraft deicing), public finance and personnel actions. The Principal Counsel will confer with the attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters and/or litigation.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience as an attorney. Applicants must have strong organizational and managerial skills; the ability to supervise a large and complex litigation/transactional docket; and strong oral and written communication skills. State or public procurement, aviation, bonds/finance, personnel, litigation and management is a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to: Cheryl Brown-Whitfield, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, or by email to cpowell6@mdot.maryland.gov, by the close of business on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references.
Posting Date: January 23, 2020 Closing Date: February 13, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Human Services.
Primary responsibilities include procurement, review of contracts, agreements, requests for proposals and modifications, and representing the agency before the Board of Contract Appeals. Additional responsibilities will include providing a broad range of advice to the Administrations within the Department and representing the Department in State and federal courts.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, including some experience or a demonstrated interest in government contracts and other transactional matters; must have excellent writing and communication skills and be a member of the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and a writing sample by electronic mail to: David Beller, Principal Counsel, at david.beller@maryland.gov, by close of business on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Please write “Assistant Attorney General - Procurement Attorney Application" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: January 27, 2020 Closing Date: February 10, 2020
Job Title: Legal Secretary Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Insurance Administration 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Legal Secretary in its Maryland Insurance Administration. The position provides administrative and secretarial support to the Assistant Attorneys General. Responsibilities include typing and/or editing correspondence, legal memoranda and briefs; entering data in a case management system; maintaining legislative working files for individual attorney assigned to bill reviews; creating and maintaining schedules; maintaining closed file database storage for record retention schedule; creating and maintaining files for litigation; maintaining supplies for the Unit; receiving visitors and screening telephone calls.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate and three years' experience as a legal secretary, including typing legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents; maintaining case files, schedules and logs, and verifying legal citations and references. Additional secretarial or other clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Legalman classifications or Paralegal specialty codes in the administrative support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2016; strong word processing skills; knowledge of the various court system's electronic filing process; multi-line telephone experience; and excellent organizational 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 Monday, February 10, 2020.
Posting Date: January 23, 2020 Closing Date: February 7, 2020
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Full Time
Location: Department of Budget & Management, 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an attorney to serve as Deputy
Counsel to the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. The Deputy Counsel assists the Principal Counsel in providing legal advice and representation to the Department. The position is primarily responsible for advising and representing the Central Collection Unit within the Department and for supervising other attorneys and support staff assigned to represent the Central Collection Unit. The Deputy Counsel directly handles or supervises litigation on behalf of the Central Collection Unit in Maryland trial and appellate courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts. The position is located at 300 West Preston Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have at least seven years of legal experience and be members in good standing of the Maryland Bar. Candidates must also have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, and trustworthiness. Ideal candidates will have debt collection and bankruptcy experience, as well as experience managing a high volume litigation practice, including supervisory experience. Finally, knowledge or experience with Maryland administrative law is also desired.
Submission: Interested persons are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in and qualifications for the position, to Brent Bolea, Principal Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, or by email to brent.bolea1@maryland.gov, by close of business on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Posting Date: January 22, 2020 Closing Date: February 7, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (litigation) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Courts and Judicial Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Courts & Judicial Affairs Division of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position (litigation). This Division provides legal services to the Judicial Branch of State government and selected executive agencies including the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Maryland Tax Court. The primary responsibilities of this litigation counsel position include the representation of judges, Judiciary officials, and agencies in state and federal court.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years litigation experience, superior writing and research skills and excellent organizational skills. Civil rights, employment and tort litigation experience preferred. Jury trial, federal bar admission and federal court experience is highly desirable. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, a writing sample, and a list of three references, all in PDF, to Michele McDonald, Chief Counsel, at mmcdonald@oag.state.md.us by close of business day on Friday, February 7, 2020. Please write “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: January 13, 2020 Closing Date: January 28, 2020
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Labor 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Senior Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Labor. This is a Litigation Counsel position which involves representation of the Department in complex litigation 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 and Commissions, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, as well as defend the Department and employees in personnel cases and other lawsuits.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of business and complex litigation experience, including, but not limited to, labor and employment law, consumer finance, contract disputes and bankruptcy, as well as excellent writing and oral advocacy skills. Federal Bar admission and federal court experience is highly 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 milena.trust@maryland.gov, or via regular mail to Milena Trust, Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Please put “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
Posting Date: January 8, 2020 Closing Date: January 23, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General- Maryland Health Benefit Exchange 750 E. Pratt Street, 6th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney to the Maryland Health Benefits Exchange. The Exchange is charged under State law and the federal Affordable Care Act with running Maryland's state-based health insurance exchange; with performing a critical role in the implementation of health care reform; and with expanding access to health care for all Marylanders. The Exchange certifies health plans offered by private insurance carriers for purchase through the Exchange; facilitates enrollment in such plans, as well as in the State's Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program; and maintains a program to expand options for small businesses to obtain coverage for their employees. The Assistant Attorney General will advise the program on State procurement, IT procurement, inter-governmental agreements, compliance, and public information matters. In addition, the Assistant Attorney General will advise on major issues of federal and State law implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years' legal experience and Maryland Bar membership. Prior experience in State procurement, information technology, or in a complex regulatory or transactional practice would be helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes via email to sharon.street1@maryland.gov or via mail to Sharon Stanley Street, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, 750 E. Pratt St., 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Posting Date: January 7, 2020 Closing Date: January 22, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division-Medicaid Fraud Control Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General Criminal Division is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The MFCU is responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases involving Medicaid fraud by providers and the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. The MFCU also investigates and files civil actions under the Maryland Health False Claims Act to recover damages for fraud against the Medicaid program. The MFCU works closely with State and federal law enforcement and health care partners, as well as other MFCUs across the country. Responsibilities for the current position will include criminal investigations and prosecutions throughout the State.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' litigation experience, excellent investigative and case development skills, and significant trial experience. A background in fraud cases is helpful but not required. Strong abilities in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy are essential. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume via electronic mail to Strider Dickson, MFCU Director, at sdickson@oag.state.md.us by the close of business Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample, transcript, and list of references.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201
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 Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Job Title:Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 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 (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will primarily provide advice and litigation services to the five psychiatric hospitals operated by MDH. Duties and responsibilities will include handling administrative, state and federal court litigation, and administrative hearings, advising the hospitals on litigation and the wide variety of issues facing them, advising the MDH on matters related to its police force, and coordinating when necessary with other AAGs on matters that may affect the hospitals.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of legal experience; excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Prior litigation and administrative hearings experience would be helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Nicole Lugo Clark, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: December 17, 2019 Closing Date: January 17, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Courts & Judicial Affairs Division
200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Courts and Judicial Affairs Division. The Assistant Attorney General will provide advice to the 24 elected Clerks of the Circuit Courts concerning real estate transfers, land records, recordation and transfer taxes, and to various judicial and executive agencies on a wide range of subjects.
This Division provides legal services including representation and advice to the Judicial Branch of State government and two executive agencies: the Maryland Tax Court and the Office of Administrative Hearings. Attorneys for the Division litigate at all levels of state and federal court, and give advice on procurement, inter-governmental agreements, court procedures, compliance, public information, administrative law, bankruptcy, regulations, torts, probate law, land records, taxation, and employment matters. The Division's clients include the appellate courts, circuit courts, district court, state judges, orphans' courts, registers of wills, clerks of the circuit courts, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities, the Attorney Grievance Commission, the Client Protection Fund, the Maryland State Law Library, and the Board of Law Examiners.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Knowledge of land records, real estate, real property tax, government procedures, and familiarity with court procedures and MDEC is preferred. Litigation experience, federal bar membership, and a demonstrated ability to manage important client relationships would be a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to mmcdonald@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on Friday, January 17, 2020.
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Budget & Management 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position assigned to the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. The Staff Attorney position will be primarily responsible for representing the Central Collection Unit, a division of DBM that collects debts owed to the State of Maryland. The position involves representing the State's interests in State district courts and in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The position may also involve collections related litigation in State circuit courts and the United States Bankruptcy Court, as well as representation of DBM on other matters, as assigned. This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to gain substantial litigation experience. The salary range for the position is $49,476 – 79,203, depending on experience, and includes full State benefits.
Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, as well as good judgement, trustworthiness, and attention to detail. Maryland Bar membership is required. Recently admitted members of the Maryland Bar are welcome to apply.
Submission: To apply for this position, please submit your resume, accompanied by a cover letter that describes your background, qualifications, and why you are interested in the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Lisa K. Jenkins, Senior Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, 300 West Preston Street, Room 407, Baltimore, MD 21201, or via email to: lisa.jenkins@maryland.gov Applications are due by 5p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: December 12, 2019 Closing Date: December 27, 2019
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 provide advice to the Medicaid program and will also represent the Medicaid program in judicial and other administrative proceedings.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health, estates or insurance law would be very helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to wendy.ferrell@maryland.gov or via regular mail to David S. Lapp, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on Friday, December 27, 2019.
Posting Date: December 6, 2019 Closing Date: December 20, 2019
Job Title:Staff Attorney Position Type: Contractual Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Secretary of State
16 Francis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a contractual Staff Attorney position in the Office of the Secretary of State. The Office of the Secretary of State is responsible for a diverse range of constitutional and statutory duties including the Charities and Legal Services Division, the protection of charitable assets, regulation and enforcement of charitable organizations, the Notaries Division, the Maryland Charity Campaign, the International Affairs Division, the Division of State Documents, and the Safe at Home/Address Confidentiality Program for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The Staff Attorney will be primarily responsible for enforcement of the Maryland Solicitations Act, Title 6, Business Regulation Article, and Protection of Charitable Assets, Title 6.5, Business Regulation Article. The Staff Attorney will work with the Senior Assistant Attorney General and the Secretary of State's Charities Investigator to investigate and prosecute violations of the Maryland Solicitations Act at administrative law hearings and/or litigation filed in State or federal courts. The Staff Attorney may also perform other legal work for the Office of the Secretary of State, as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have up to three years legal experience. Experience in consumer protection law, accounting, and/or or nonprofit management is a plus. Familiarity with administrative hearing procedures and litigation, including clinic practice, is preferred. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter via e-mail to Josaphine Yuzuik, Secretary of State's Office, at Josaphine.yuzuik@maryland.gov or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, Secretary of State's Office, 16 Francis Street, Room 209, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 by the close of business on Friday, December 20, 2019.
Posting Date: November 20, 2019 Closing Date: December 18, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time Supervising Attorney for Child Support
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General and Supervising Attorney for the Child Support Administration at the Maryland Department of Human Services.
This position provides advice of counsel and represents the Child Support Administration (CSA) of the Maryland Department of Human Services in State and federal trial and appellate courts; assists CSA in the development and implementation of statewide policies to ensure compliance with State and federal laws governing child support; reviews cooperative reimbursement agreements that provide federal funding to county and State entities providing services to CSA; and supervises the work of the approximately 47 Assistant Attorneys Generals and Child Support Attorneys appointed by the Attorney General who represent CSA in paternity, child support establishment, and civil/criminal enforcement proceedings in 16 of Maryland's 24 counties.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least five (5) years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Supervisory experience and experience in child support matters is preferred. Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and a writing sample by electronic mail to: David Beller, Principal Counsel, at david.beller@maryland.gov, by close of business on December 18, 2019. Please write “Supervising Attorney Application" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: December 3, 2019 Closing Date: December 18, 2019
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily be prosecuting licensing cases before the Maryland Board of Physicians and other health occupations licensing boards. The Assistant Attorney General will serve as an administrative prosecutor of disciplinary cases against health care professionals involving allegations of fraud, over-prescription of controlled dangerous substances, substance abuse, standard of-care violations, incompetence and unprofessional conduct. The Assistant Attorney General works closely with the Board's investigatory staff, drafts charging documents, litigates cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings and makes presentations before the Board of Physicians.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or malpractice experience is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to rosalind.spellman@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Nicholas Johansson,
Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Posting Date: December 3, 2019 Closing Date: December 17, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for an Assistant Attorney General position for the Educational Affairs Division. Responsibilities for this position are to provide advice and counsel to, and litigate on behalf of, institutions in the University System of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' legal experience. Excellent research and writing skills required. Maryland Bar required. Litigation experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief, Educational Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Commerce 401 E. Pratt Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Commerce (“Department"). The Department is the State's business and economic development financing and tourism promotion agency. Primary responsibilities of this position typically involve representation of the Department in its tourism and arts promotion, promotion of international trade and investment opportunities, and financial assistance programs for small businesses. The position may also involve other Department program representation.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years legal experience. Familiarity with contract, corporate, commercial, and real estate law is helpful. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume to Laila Atallah, Counsel, Department of Commerce, 401 E Pratt St, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to laila.atallah@maryland.gov by the close of business on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. EOE.
Posting Date: November 27, 2019 Closing Date: December 13, 2019
Location: Department of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 608, Baltimore, Maryland.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services, seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General that is responsible for advice and counsel on procurement issues. The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with, among other things, the procurement of supplies, services, construction, architecture and engineering services, facilities maintenance and information technology. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily provide advice to support the Office of State Procurement in the procurement of supplies and services and the Governor's Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs in promoting the fairness and compliance in government contracting.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, communication and organizational skills; a minimum of 5 years of experience in government contracting, negotiation and contract drafting. Previous government/public experience desirable. A writing sample (advice letter) must be provided with the resume, no longer than 5 pages. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and writing sample to: Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Job Title: Chief Arbitrator Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland, and various locations around the state.
Description: The Attorney General's Office is seeking candidates for a contractual Chief Arbitrator in its Consumer Protection Division. The Arbitrator helps to resolve disputes between consumers and businesses. The arbitrations involve conducting evidentiary hearings and rendering written decisions. The position requires travel around the state to conduct arbitrations in consumer-related disputes.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, and strong analytical and writing skills and be admitted to the Maryland Bar, Alternative Dispute Relation experience preferred but not required. Fluency in Spanish is helpful but not required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume with a cover letter explaining interest in the position, a list of references, and writing sample to: William D. Gruhn, Chief, Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to: ddevoe@oag.state.md.us by close of business on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Posting Date: November 22, 2019 Closing Date: December 10, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the State Highway Administration (“SHA") in a wide range of transactional activities including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with governmental agencies, utilities, railroads, and private business entities. The position reviews title reports and plats and prepares a wide range of real estate documents including, deeds, easements, environmental mitigation covenants and restrictions, option contracts, leases, rights of entry, and license agreements. The position provides legal advice on a wide variety of subjects including the Maryland Public Information Act, procurement, and environmental law, and provides litigation opportunities.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position must have a minimum of 3 years of transactional experience, with excellent writing and communication skills, and may have litigation experience. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: agreements involving governmental agencies; business and business transactions; real estate; zoning and land use and development; environmental; Maryland Public Information Act; procurement or public private partnerships; highways, railroad, or utilities; eminent domain or other civil litigation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Kevin Reynolds, Principal Counsel, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to kreynolds@sha.state.md.us by close of business day on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Please put “Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: November 25, 2019 Closing Date: December 9, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General to represent the Comptroller of the Treasury in the Baltimore Office. Responsibilities include representing the Comptroller in tax litigation before the Maryland Tax Court, circuit courts, and appellate courts, providing advice and counseling on tax questions, personnel issues, legislation, and collections, as well as litigating employment termination and other miscellaneous agency matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in civil litigation and excellent writing skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Renee Nacrelli, Deputy Counsel, Comptroller of the Treasury, 301 West Preston Street, Room 401, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2383 by the close of business on December 9, 2019.
Posting Date: November 21, 2019 Closing Date: December 5, 2019
Job Title: Mediation Supervisor Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Mediation Supervisor to assist in the administration of the Mediation Unit in the Consumer Protection Division for our Prince George's County office. The position is responsible for the training and supervision of 4-9 part-time volunteers; hands on negotiation of complex consumer complaints; and assisting in the management of the unit's daily caseload.
Experience: The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university and three years of experience in administrative or social work; strong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills required. (Pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience is acceptable. Applicants may substitute additional experience in mediation or legal work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.) Experience in mediation and working with volunteers are desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business December 5, 2019.
Posting Date: November 19, 2019 Closing Date: December 4, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases in all of the aforementioned areas, primarily focusing on cases related to gang activity, corruption and misconduct in Maryland prison systems. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on December 4, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Prison Corruption AAG" in the subject line.
Posting Date: November 6, 2019 Closing Date: December 4, 2019 (Extended Closing Date)
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for a Senior Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases related to organized crime throughout the state of Maryland. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. The Assistant Attorney General will be expected to help manage certain cases and projects as well as assist other attorneys with various trials and case needs. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of prosecution experience, with extensive background in complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, including but not limited to, leading wiretap investigations, handling multi-defendant prosecutions, and bringing cases under Maryland's gang statute. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on December 4, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Senior Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: November 13, 2019 Closing Date: November 27, 2019
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Renee Nacrelli, Deputy Counsel, Comptroller of the Treasury, 301 West Preston Street, Room 401, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2383 by the close of business on November 27, 2019.
Posting Date: November 13, 2019 Closing Date: November 27, 2019
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief, Educational Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on November 27, 2019.
Posting Date: November 7, 2019 Closing Date: November 21, 2019
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Division Director position representing the Maryland State Department of Education. The position supervises Assistant Attorneys General who provide advice and counsel on a wide variety of education law issues to the units in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), including but not limited to special education and student services. The position is also responsible for advice and counsel to MSDE's Division of Personnel and the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), the largest unit in MSDE. DORS provides adults with disabilities employment training and support in the workforce. This position provides advice and counsel to the State Board of Education on all legal matters and appeals. The position directly handles or supervises litigation, including personnel litigation, EEOC complaints, tort cases, and other federal and state court litigation as well as various intra-office administrative, procurement and personnel matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least seven years of legal experience; excellent writing and communication skills and litigation experience. Knowledge of education law preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to Elizabeth Harris, Chief Deputy Attorney General of the Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us and put “Division Director- MSDE" in the subject line. Applicants must submit resumes by close of business on November 21, 2019.
Posting Date: November 6, 2019 Closing Date: November 20, 2019
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services, seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General that is responsible for advice and counsel on procurement issues. The Department of
General Services (DGS) is charged with, among other things, the procurement of supplies, services, construction, architecture and engineering services, facilities maintenance and information technology. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily provide advice to support the Office of State Procurement in the procurement of supplies and services and the Governor's Office of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs in promoting the fairness and compliance in government contracting.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and writing sample to: Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business on November 20, 2019.
Posting Date: November 6, 2019 Closing Date: November 20, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Grant Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for a Contractual Staff Attorney position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The attorney will handle investigations and prosecutions involving the illegal purchase, possession, sale, and trafficking of firearms. The attorney will also handle investigations and prosecutions related to gun violence and gangs. The attorney will work directly with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including Maryland State Police's Gun Center, to combat firearms-related crimes across the State of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience with an emphasis in criminal prosecution. Experience in a state's attorney's office and a demonstrated ability to work with law enforcement agencies in conducting criminal investigations is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form Katie Dorian (Chief of the Organized Crime Unit) at kdorian@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on November 20, 2019. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Firearms Prosecutor" in the subject line.
The Inspector General protects the integrity of the Department of Education by providing preventative and enforcement services. The position is responsible for examining and investigating: County school boards, local school systems, and public schools; nonpublic schools that receive state funds; Maryland State Department of Education; the Interagency Commission on School Construction. The Inspector General may receive and investigate complaints or information concerning: instances of fraud, waste, or abuse involving the use of public funds; violations of civil rights; compliance with other applicable federal and state laws.
Posting Date: October 31, 2019 Closing Date: November 15, 2019
Posting Date: October 9, 2019 Closing Date: October 23, 2019
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate in its Educational Affairs Division. The Educational Affairs Division advises and represents Maryland public higher education institutions. Position responsibilities include typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda and correspondence, including but not limited to briefs and other complex pleadings, at a highly consistent volume; managing the administrative workflow for several assistant attorneys general; creating and maintaining litigation and subject files, schedules and logs, assisting in the handling of telephone communications, and other administrative duties relating to working in a high volume legal environment. Experience as a paralegal and/or real estate and transactional administrative support experience desirable, but not required.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate and five years' experience performing secretarial or clerical work or as a paralegal and/or a legal assistant. Candidates should be detailed-oriented, have excellent organizational and writing skills, be able to use independent judgment, and have the ability to work at a consistently high pace. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong word processing skills. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court procedures and litigation support experience preferred. Experience using case management software desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the
Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business October 23, 2019.
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for a Management Associate to provide administrative support to the Division Director, Principal Counsel, and other Assistant Attorneys General assigned to the Criminal Division. Duties include preparing correspondence, tracking assignments, responding to citizen inquiries and oversight and coordination of OAG policies and procedures.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Five years' experience performing secretarial work or clerical work involving typing duties. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration or Personnel Specialist classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Special Assistant or Secretarial fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who can work independently, and a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business October 23, 2019.
Posting Date: October 9, 2019 Closing Date October 23, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH, including the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and the Division of Cost Accounting and Reimbursement. The focus of the position is the representation of MDH in matters involving the provision of services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Nicole Lugo Clark, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on October 23, 2019.
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health. The Assistant Attorney General will serve as counsel to the State's Medicaid program, which provides health coverage for over 1.1 million Marylanders. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily handle administrative appeals of denial of Medicaid eligibility and benefits and will also represent the Medicaid program in judicial and other administrative proceedings.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or insurance law would be very helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to wendy.ferrell@maryland.gov or via regular mail to David S. Lapp, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on October 23, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: September 25, 2019 Closing Date: October 16, 2019
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Transportation Authority. This position will represent the MDTA in litigation in State and federal courts and before administrative agencies involving tort claims, personnel and EEO matters, and police matters. In addition, this position will handle transactional matters and provide advice on a wide variety of topics including real estate, commercial transactions, licenses, procurement, contracts, and the Public Information Act.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years legal experience and shall be admitted to the Maryland Bar. Excellent writing skills and strong skills in research, writing, and oral advocacy are also required. Must possess a valid driver's license.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references, and writing sample to: Kimberly A. Millender, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, or by Email to bjones@mdta.state.md.us by the close of business on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.
Posting Date: September 24, 2019 Closing Date: October 15, 2019
Location: Contract Litigation Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General in its Contract Litigation Unit. The position is responsible for litigating disputes, often factually and legally complex, arising out of the formation and administration of State construction and service contracts, and for providing advice on contract issues to a variety of State agencies. The position offers the opportunity for significant civil litigation experience in a collaborative working environment.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, first chair deposition experience with fact and expert witnesses, and at least second chair trial experience, as well as strong analytical, writing and advocacy skills. An interest in construction is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and salary requirements to: Douglas Carrey-Beaver, Division Director, Office of the Attorney General, Contract Litigation Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, or to dcarreybeaver@oag.state.md.us by close of business on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Posting Date: September 20, 2019 Closing Date: October 11, 2019
Location: Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Natural Resources (“Department" or “DNR"), is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. The position will primarily provide advice on real property matters to the Department's Land Acquisition and Planning unit and other DNR units charged with managing land, including, among others, the State Park Service, Forest Service, and Wildlife and Heritage Service.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least six (6) years' experience in real property practice, with an emphasis on title and conveyancing and a background in real estate transactions. The attorney must have strong writing skills, and significant experience in drafting and/or reviewing agreements, easements, leases, and other transactional documents. The position requires an organized individual who is able to handle a large transactional workload. Knowledge of conservation easement law and conservation easement drafting is beneficial. Awareness of issues regarding mineral rights, utilities, condemnation, railroads, rights of way, and federal tax law concerning charitable donations would be useful. Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume and writing sample (advice letter or memorandum) to Jennifer Wazenski, Principal Counsel, Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave. Suite C-4, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 or by email to matt.kelly@maryland.gov by the close of business on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Tobacco Enforcement Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General for the Tobacco Enforcement Unit. Primary responsibilities of this position is to assist the Chief Counsel in the ongoing multistate litigation against cigarette manufacturers enforcing the landmark 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. The position requires an attorney who can work creatively to develop Maryland's strategy in discovery, pre-trial motion practice, and arbitration hearings. The attorney will also help shape Maryland's public policy regarding cigarettes and e-cigarettes and work on legislation introduced in the General Assembly.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, which may include a judicial clerkship. Jury trial experience is a plus and admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The position requires some travel to national conferences, depositions, and arbitration hearings out-ofstate. Excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills are required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to: John
M. Leovy, Chief Counsel, Tobacco Enforcement Unit, Office of the Attorney General of Maryland, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, jleovy@oag.state.md.us, by close of business on Friday, October 11, 2019.
Posting Date: September 16, 2019 Closing Date: October 14, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position for the Consumer Protection Division. The applicant would participate in an investigative/trial team that will conduct investigations and litigate enforcement actions involving the marketing and sale of pharmaceutical products, including opioids. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, conducting research, examining witnesses and litigating cases arising out of the investigations.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have litigation experience and/or a judicial clerkship, and excellent communication and writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to
William Gruhn, Chief, Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (or by email to ddevoe@oag.state.md.us) by close of business October 14, 2019.
Posting Date: September 19, 2019 Closing Date: October 3, 2019
Job Title: Law Clerk/Paralegal I Position Type: Contractual Part Time
Location: Department of Human Services, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Department of Human Services is seeking qualified second/third year law students, or recent graduates, for a part-time contractual law clerk position. This is a paid position (salary is commensurate with experience); and a State contractual position without health care or leave benefits.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, legal research; review, preparation and management of legal documents; writing of advice memoranda; assisting attorneys with discovery and trial preparation; and attending depositions, hearings and trials.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by e-mail to: David Beller, Principal Counsel, at david.beller@maryland.gov, by close of business on October 3, 2019. Please write "Law Clerk Application" in the subject line. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to provide a writing sample.
Posting Date: September 6, 2019 Closing Date: September 20, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer II/Office Manager Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Officer II/ Office Manager at the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The position will provide managerial, administrative, and secretarial support for the Principal Counsel, Deputy Counsel, and Assistant Attorneys General.
Responsibilities include typing legal pleadings, motions, memoranda, agreements, and correspondence; monitoring caseloads; maintaining and keeping court calendars and records of information requests; reviewing and updating the Attorney General's Office Civil Appeals Report of status of litigation in the Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals; acting as liaison with Lottery and Gaming Control Agency staff; electronic filing of documents with the U.S. District Court, State courts, and the Office of Administrative Hearings through their electronic case management systems; reviewing, organizing and preparing documents for hearings, trials, meetings, and court filings; organizing and maintaining personnel, client and litigation files; preparing regular reports to the Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and the Agency's auditors; preparing expense reports; and requisitioning and maintaining supplies and publications.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Applicants must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to work independently at a consistently high volume. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Gmail suites, Adobe Professional, and Westlaw software.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 20, 2019.
Posting Date: September 11, 2019 Closing Date September 25, 2019
Location: Maryland Department of the Environment, Office of the Attorney General
1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 755 Baltimore, MD 21230
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of the Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. This position serves as counsel to the Water and Science Administration. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of litigation experience and excellent writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. A background in environmental law with a focus on water pollution and wetlands is highly desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Acting Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by September 25, 2019.
Posting Date: August 28, 2019 Closing Date: September 11, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Labor 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Labor is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer II. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to providing administrative support to the Deputy Counsel and Deputy Chief of Litigation, and Assistant Attorneys General assigned to represent the Division of Labor and Industry in collecting unpaid wages due to employees whose wages were withheld in violation of the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection law, and with duties associated with violations and enforcement of occupational safety and health laws of the State of Maryland. This position conducts legal research; drafts correspondence, pleadings, and affidavits; assembles supporting documents and exhibits; researches lien and judgment information; reviews summonses; and tracks complaints. This position is also responsible for the management of the Case Tracking System and Public Information Act requests.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational and writing skills, be able to use independent judgment, and have the ability to work at a consistently high pace. Applicants should have experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents, verifying legal citations and references; experience managing case files, schedules, and logs; and familiarity with the Maryland Rules of Procedure, Annotated Code of Maryland. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong word processing skills. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court rules and procedures preferred.
Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business September 11, 2019.
Posting Date: August 28, 2019 Closing Date: September 11, 2019
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Police and Correctional Training Commissions, 300 E. Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General, Police and Correctional Training Commissions, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
The Assistant Attorney General provides legal advice to and conducts training for the Police and Correctional Training Commissions. This person will also represent the Commissions and employees in any litigation.
In addition, the person will handle federal and state litigation related to correctional matters. The litigation responsibilities will include defending tort claims, civil rights actions initiated by inmates and employees, cases arising under the Public Information Act, and actions for judicial review of agency decisions. The position will involve trial and appellate work, and an extensive motions practice.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years' litigation experience, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in federal court litigation is preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, writing sample and references, all in PDF, to Shelly Mekiliesky, Administrative Officer at Shelly.Mekiliesky@maryland.gov by the close of business on September 11, 2019. Please write “PCTC/DPSCS Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Legal Secretary - Maryland Department of State Police
Posting Date: August 23, 2019 Closing Date: September 6, 2019
Job Title: Legal Secretary Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Maryland State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland
Description: The Attorney General's Office is seeking candidates for a Legal Secretary in the Maryland Department of State Police. Position is located at Maryland State Police Headquarters, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD. Position supports a unit of 6 Assistant Attorneys General, including a Principal and Deputy Counsel. Position responsibilities include typing legal documents and correspondence, receiving and screening telephone calls; interacting with various State agencies and state and federal courts; maintaining litigation and subject files; photocopying documents; receiving, logging and distributing incoming mail; and generally assisting with the office administration of the unit.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. One year of experience as a legal secretary to include keyboarding legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents; maintaining case files, schedules and logs and verifying legal citations and references. Additional secretarial or other clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Legalman classifications or Paralegal specialty codes in the administrative support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business September 6, 2019.
Posting Date: July 31, 2019 Closing Date: August 21, 2019
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Senior
Assistant Attorney General for the Housing Unit in the Consumer Protection Division. The Senior Assistant Attorney General (AAG) will enforce the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes in pattern and practice cases related to housing, including unfair or deceptive trade practices involving landlord/tenant relationships, mobile homes, home sales, foreclosure rescue, home improvement and other cases involving unfair or deceptive trade practices related to housing. The AAG conducts investigations and brings enforcement actions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience, the demonstrated ability to lead an investigation and a litigation team; excellent written and oral advocacy skills; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar. Class action, government enforcement or other complex litigation experience is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with cover letter explaining the candidate=s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruhn@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
Job Title: Criminal Investigator/Administrator I Position Type:Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Environmental Crimes Unit, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business august 22, 2019.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: August 2, 2019 Closing Date: August 16, 2019
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Civil Litigation Division, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an experienced attorney to represent the State of Maryland in civil litigation. The Division represents State agencies and officials in selected major civil litigation; reviews and approves all civil complaints, appeals, and appellate briefs filed on behalf of the State; conducts moot courts for attorneys throughout the Office of the Attorney General; and serves as a general resource to the divisions and units of the Office of the Attorney General, often co-counseling with and advising other Assistant Attorneys General representing agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience, including substantial experience with pretrial and trial litigation; the demonstrated ability to lead and manage a litigation team in complex cases; outstanding written and oral advocacy skills; the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar. Other factors that will enhance an application include a state appellate or federal judicial clerkship, work on a law journal, and an excellent academic record.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes via e-mail by close of business on August 16, 2019 to Mary Scanlan, Civil Litigation Division, at mscanlan@oag.state.md.us, or by regular mail to Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, Civil Litigation Division, 20th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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