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Posting Date: July 17, 2018 Closing Date: August 3, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Full Time
Location: 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 ($32,364 - $50,818 depending upon experience) and is located at 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The position supports at least three attorneys and a paralegal. Responsibilities include preparing and typing correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings, as well as receiving and screening telephone calls, and, interacting with various State agencies, courts, litigants, attorneys, and the public.
Qualifications – At least a High School diploma or equivalent, and four years secretarial experience.
(Pertinent volunteer and/or part time experience is acceptable.) Applicants may substitute an Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science, Clerical Studies, or a related field, from an accredited college for up to two years of the required experience. Applicants must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, telephone experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work well with a team of busy professionals. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Friday, August 3, 2018.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: October 24, 2017 Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Special Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Limited Term
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore Maryland
Position Description: The Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG) will pursue the Attorney General's environmental agenda by challenging the dismantling of federal statutes and regulations designed to limit pollution and toxic substances, promote clean energy, and address climate change. Responsibilities include: evaluating potential and pending litigation, developing legal arguments and strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance these efforts. Position responsibilities also include: litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. The SAAG is a limited term position that is funded by the New York University School of Law State Energy and Environmental Impact Center. NYU School of Law will pay the salary of the SAAG, and the State Impact Center will provide on-going support. The SAAG will work out of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General's central office in Baltimore.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a minimum of five years of legal experience and excellent research and writing skills. Candidates should have a demonstrated working knowledge of legal issues related to environmental compliance and energy policy. The SAAG salary is commensurate with experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by email to Christina Caldwell, ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us. Please put “Special Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: July 5, 2018 Closing Date: July 19, 2018
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Posting Date: July 5, 2018 Closing Date: July 25, 2018
Job Title: Office Clerk II Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: Department of Budget & Management, 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Office Clerk. The position provides general office support. Position responsibilities include opening/distributing mail, filing, making copies, scanning, faxing, and other general clerical duties, in a high volume, fast paced office. This vacancy is a State contractual position.
Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. At least one year of experience successfully performing clerical duties in a professional office environment. Six months of clerical training with three courses in subjects such as keyboarding, clerical math, word processing, spreadsheets, data base, graphics presentation, proofreading, or office etiquette may be substituted for six months of the required office experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administrative classifications or Administrative, Clerical or Office Services specialty codes in the Clerical Support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required office experience. Reliability, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well within a team of busy professionals in a legal office, are all required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget & Management, Maryland Online Employment Center http://www/jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
Posting Date: July 12, 2018 Closing Date: July 25, 2018
Job Title: Senior Counsel Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 330, Baltimore, MD 21230 Description: The Office of Attorney General, State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, is seeking applicants for a Senior Counsel to represent the Agency. This position functions as Senior Counsel for the Agency, as well as providing similar services as necessary to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission. The Senior Counsel has a particular expertise in personnel law and/or procurement matters. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, limited assignment of work tasks to Assistant Attorneys General, and litigation before state, federal and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent writing skills. A strong background in State Personnel or procurement law is highly desirable. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Robert T. Fontaine, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, by mail to 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 330, Baltimore, MD 21230; fax at 410-230-8787 or preferably email to Robert.fontaine@maryland.gov by Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
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Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Criminal Investigation Division, Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as Chief of Fraud & Corruption. The Chief will coordinate the investigation and prosecution of a broad range of criminal offenses such as tax fraud, procurement fraud, insurance fraud, securities crimes, and state employee misconduct. The Chief will maintain a docket of their own and will coordinate with civil agency attorneys to ensure the States' criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement efforts are pursued strategically. The Chief will also collaborate with partner agencies to develop proactive enforcement strategies in priority areas. Additionally, the Chief will be responsible for evaluating cases referred to the Office and determining whether local, state, or federal prosecution is warranted.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in criminal prosecution and/or white-collar criminal defense at the state or federal level. Exceptional writing abilities, felony criminal trial experience, along with prior supervisory roles, are preferred. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Kathleen Murphy, Division Director Criminal Division at bdharris@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and transcript. Please write “Fraud & Corruption Chief Application" in the subject line.
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Grant Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigation Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Criminal Division's Organized Crime Unit of the Attorney General's Office is seeking applicants for a Contractual Staff Attorney to handle investigations and prosecutions involving the illegal purchase, possession, sale, and trafficking of firearms. The Staff Attorney will also handle investigations and prosecutions related to gun violence and gangs. The Staff Attorney will work directly with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat firearms related crimes across the State of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have three years of legal experience with an emphasis in criminal prosecution. Experience in a state's attorney's office and a demonstrated ability to work with law enforcement agencies in conducting criminal investigations is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with cover letter to: Kathleen Murphy, Director of the Criminal Division, kmurphy@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on July 25, 2018. Please write “Staff Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: July 10, 2018 Closing Date: July 24, 2018
Job Title: Senior Counsel to the Treasurer Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland State Treasurer, Office of the Attorney General, Louis Goldstein Treasury Building, 80 Calvert Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21401
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to serve as Senior Counsel to the Treasurer. The Senior Counsel acts as one of two supervising attorneys for tort claims, who work as a team with shared responsibility for: directly handling particularly complex tort litigation brought against the State under the Maryland Tort Claims Act; directly handling all litigation brought against Maryland Sheriffs and their deputies including, without limitation, both tort and employment related cases; supervising and coordinating the work of dozens of assistant attorneys general assigned to various State agencies who handle the remainder of the State's tort litigation; serving as a resource for assistant attorneys general across the State by, among other things, leading the Office of the Attorney General's Tort Litigation Work Group; providing legal advice and guidance to the Maryland Sheriff's and their deputies as well as the employees of the Insurance Division of the State Treasurer's Office, in each case, with respect to policies and procedures, compliance with state and Federal laws.
Experience: The ideal candidate will be a team player with substantial jury trial and appellate experience and the ability to oversee a large litigation docket, as well as the experience to advise and train assistant attorneys general with varying degrees of litigation experience. Knowledge and experience with the Maryland Tort Claims Act, state government and the representation of law enforcement, while not required, would enhance the candidate's application. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via regular mail to Catherine Allen, Division Director, Maryland State Treasurer, Louis Goldstein Treasury Building, 80 Calvert Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401, by the close of business Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
Posting Date: June 29, 2018 Closing Date: July 13, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Officer I Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Department of Housing and Community Development, 7800 Harkins Rd., Lanham, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer I at the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development located in Lanham, MD. Position responsibilities primarily will include commercial lending and real estate transactions. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: drafting loan and grant documents; assisting at loan closings; tracking and reviewing pre-closing and post-closing loan and grant documents; document and scheduling management; closing binder preparation; and general office support. This is a permanent position with full benefits.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. A minimum of 3 years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience. Experience preparing draft pleadings, conducting legal research, analysis of discovery material, multifamily loan management, loan transcript management, and loan closings are preferred. Applicants must have experience using Microsoft Word or WordPerfect; database experience, telephone experience, and organizational skills. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business July 13, 2018.
Posting Date: June 21, 2018 Closing Date: July 5, 2018
Location: Department of Budget & Management 300 W. Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Budget and Management's Employee Benefits Division. The position serves as the agency's primary employee benefits attorney and performs other government attorney functions as required, such as advising on public records and meetings laws and other administrative and regulatory matters.
Experience: At least five years of legal experience are required, as well as excellent writing and client communication skills, sound judgement, and Maryland bar membership. The ideal candidate will have experience in health benefits and tax law as it relates to employee benefits.
Submission: Please submit your resume and a cover letter summarizing your experience and explaining your interest in the position to Brent Bolea, Principal Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, at the following email address: Brent.Bolea1@Maryland.gov . Submissions are due by July 5, 2018.
Location: Maryland Department of the Environment 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. This position serves as counsel to the Land and Materials Administration, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Rental Registry Program. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of litigation experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. A background in environmental law and specifically lead poisoning prevention laws is highly desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Acting Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 or by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to andrea.baker@maryland.gov by July 5, 2018.
Posting Date: June 19, 2018 Closing Date: July 3, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Washington County Department of Social Services 122 North Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal to provide support to the Attorney who represents the Washington County Department of Social Services (“WCDSS"). The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, legal research, interpretation of Maryland law sources and preparation of various legal documents, with the full range of duties performed under General Supervision. Under the direction of the attorney representing WCDSS, this position also assists the Child Welfare Supervisors/workers and Adult Services Supervisors/workers in all child welfare/adult services legal petitions for filing.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business July 3, 2018.
Posting Date: June 18, 2018 Closing Date: July 2, 2018
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Assistant Attorney General will represent the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and its employees in a variety of civil lawsuits primarily involving prisoners' lawsuits filed in federal district court concerning federal constitutional and statutory rights, the American Disabilities Act, and RLUIPA. The duties will include all aspects of defense litigation, independently handling cases, working alongside other attorneys, writing briefs, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court. The position entails some appellate practice. Prior experience with correctional litigation matters preferred.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years' legal experience, including litigation experience in state and federal courts, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample via regular mail to Stephanie Lane-Weber, Counsel, Correctional Litigation Division, Office of the Attorney General, 19th Floor, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or to Stephanie Lane-Weber via email to MWelker@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on July 2, 2018.
Posting Date: June 14, 2018 Closing Date: June 28, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Comptroller of Maryland 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Counsel to the Comptroller of Maryland. The legal work includes litigation concerning sales and use tax, admissions and amusement tax, and may include personal, estate and corporate income tax, and all other taxes administered and collected by the Comptroller. In addition, responsibilities include providing legal advice on the Comptroller's regulatory responsibilities involving unclaimed property, alcohol, tobacco, and motor fuel; interpreting relevant state and federal laws and regulations; reviewing for legal sufficiency and accuracy proposed legislation, regulations, and administrative releases; reviewing and approving contracts, and representing the agency in personnel disputes.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years' litigation experience, a strong litigation background, strong writing skills, and familiarity with taxation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Renee Nacrelli, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Comptroller of Maryland, 301 West Preston Street, Room 401, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2383 by the close of business on June 28, 2018.
Posting Date: June 13, 2018 Closing Date: June 27, 2018
Description: The Office of Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time attorney to support the work of the Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee (SAEK Committee). Established in 2017, the SAEK Committee is charged with creating effective statewide policies regarding the collection, testing, and retention of medical forensic evidence in sexual assault cases and increasing access to justice for sexual assault victims. Responsibilities include staffing the SAEK Committee; drafting and implementing SAEK-related legislation, regulations and policies; researching and analyzing national best practices regarding SAEKs and the prosecution of crimes of sexual assault; preparing SAEK Committee reports and conducting presentations; advancing the legislative agenda of the SAEK Committee by preparing and delivering written and oral testimony before legislative bodies and corresponding with elected officials; coordinating outreach and education related to SAEK Committee work; developing and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders; and other duties as assigned.
Experience: Minimum requirements: admission to the Maryland Bar. Professional experience or educational training in related field of expertise such as gender studies, criminal justice or civil rights preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume, cover letter, two references and a writing sample to Zenita Wickham Hurley, Chief Counsel for Civil Rights at zhurley@oag.state.md.us by close of business on June 27, 2018.
Posting Date: June 12, 2018 Closing Date: June 26, 2016
Location: Criminal Appeals Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Appeals Division. This position will represent the State of Maryland in all criminal matters before the appellate courts of Maryland. Position may also represent the State in habeas corpus matters in federal court at all levels. In addition, the Division provides regular guidance and research assistance to trial attorneys in the 24 State's Attorneys' Offices regarding complex legal issues in criminal matters.
Experience: Five years of legal experience is required. Criminal trial or appellate litigation experience is strongly preferred. Appellate clerkships in state or federal courts can be valuable. The ideal candidate must excel at legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, and be able to handle a demanding caseload that includes multiple filing deadlines each month. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes and a 5-7 page writing sample that best illustrates their ability to engage in complex legal analysis to Carrie Williams at cwilliams@oag.state.md.us . Please write “Criminal Appeals, AAG Application" in the subject line.
Location: Contract Litigation Unit, Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II in its Contract Litigation Unit. The position is responsible for, but not be limited to, assisting in the preparation of legal documents relating to contract claims and bid protests; establishing and maintaining a manual or computerized document control system for cases involving large numbers of documents; preparing hard copy and electronic hearing exhibits; proofreading and cite checking briefs and memoranda; legal research; preparation of privilege indices; drafting routine correspondence, and other general litigation support tasks as needed.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate. The ideal candidate will have three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Graduation from an accredited paralegal studies program and have at least two years of experience working for a litigation attorney is preferred. Applicants should be able to perform legal research using Westlaw and Lexis; deliver filings to various courts and boards; and attend occasional lengthy hearings, document productions, and depositions. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work at periodic high volumes. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, and Concordance will be preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business June 28, 2018.
Posting Date: June 4, 2018 Closing Date: June 18, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Assistant Attorney General position with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This position serves as Advice Counsel to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing boards and commissions. Advice Counsel is responsible for attending the meetings of the boards and commissions, answering inquiries directed to the boards and commissions, advising the boards and commissions on all pertinent regulatory and legislative matters, serving as counsel to the boards and commissions at hearings of contested cases, and drafting orders reflecting the boards' and commissions' decisions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Knowledge of administrative law, the Open Meetings Act, and the Maryland Public Information Act is also required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to milena.trust@maryland.gov, or via regular mail to Milena Trust, Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business June 18, 2018.
Posting Date: May 8, 2018 Closing Date: May 22, 2018
Job Title: Deputy Communications Director Position Type: Regular Full Time (Administrator II)
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Deputy Communications Director. The Deputy Communications Director assists the Director of Communications in positioning and promoting the Office of the Attorney General's mission, priorities, accomplishments, and activities through traditional media, new media, social media, internal communications and strategic media relationships and engagement. The Deputy Communications Director must have strong writing and editing skills. The Deputy Communications Director writes, edits and produces speeches, consumer publications, advisories, webinars, videos and press releases. The position will work closely with the Consumer Protection Division to develop press releases and consumer advisories based on consumer complaints and/or trends, and manages media requests for the Division. The Deputy Communications Director also manages the agency's presence at the Maryland State Fair.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. A minimum of three to five years' experience in public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field, with a strong knowledge of social media, writing and research skills are required. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Familiarity with legal issues is preferred but not required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business May 22, 2018.
Posting Date: May 7, 2018 Closing Date: May 21, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Correctional Litigation Division, is seeking applicants for a contractual Paralegal II position. The position will provide administrative and litigation support to at least six Assistant Attorneys General. The paralegal will provide litigation and other support to the attorneys, including review, preparation, organization of legal documents, correspondences, affidavits, and exhibits; discovery requests and responses including e-discovery; review documents for privilege and prepare privilege lists; preparation of subpoena and documents for deposition; prepare deposition summaries; prepare subpoenas; coordinate scheduling of witnesses for interviews, depositions, and trial; file pleadings in court including electronic filing, assist attorneys in all phases of hearing and trial preparation; conducting legal and investigative research; draft responses to Public Information Act requests; communicate with staff, other agencies, and the general public; monitoring litigation calendars; answering telephones; back-up for Division secretary; and any additional duties related to working in a high volume law office. Hours: 8:30am to 5pm, some overtime may be required occasionally. Some travel required.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Preferred candidate will have a four year college degree or an associate degree in paralegal studies. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of three years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research and preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, Google Applications, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace. Knowledge of civil litigation procedures required. Preferred but not required, familiarity with document management software such as Concordance. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business May 21, 2018.
Posting Date: May 4, 2018 Closing Date: May 18, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Specialist II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Office of Special Counsel, 217 E. Redwood St., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Specialist vacancy in the Baltimore City Office of Child Support Enforcement, Office of Special Counsel (“OSC"). The position is part of a team of Administrative Support Specialists who assist the Special Counsels by preparing court dockets, litigation case files and complex legal documents and managing the office's administrative work flow and statistical analysis. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, conducting records and indices checks, preparing and filing court pleadings and subpoenas, and employing federal, state and commercial databases to locate and track litigants and persons of interest. The position manages individual OSC case files and must exercise independent discretion and judgment regarding the analysis and interpretation of collected data regarding OSC operations, and consequent choice of resulting legal or administrative actions to achieve effective child support enforcement solutions. The position engages with diverse judicial, state agency, law enforcement and commercial counterparts. Individuals in this position must have expert knowledge of Maryland laws, Federal Regulations, COMAR and various legal references. Individuals must have a general knowledge of standard office IT programs, and possess effective written and oral communications skills.
Experience: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university. One year of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business May 18, 2018.
Job Title: Database Specialist I Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Information Technology, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for a contractual Database Specialist in the Information Technology Unit. Duties include but are not limited to: downloading eDiscovery from USB drives, various websites, and/or file sharing locations; preparing eDiscovery to be loaded into document & review analysis platforms; creating and setting up databases and grant users permission to the databases within; training users on how to use document & review analysis platforms; creating productions from document & review analysis platforms for users as needed for trial or as requested by opposing counsel; facilitating WebEx or other web-based hosting of presentations, including integrating documents provided through eDiscovery. This position will also be providing Helpdesk support for general requests, including the current Case Tracking System (CTS) and the new Case Management System, setting up profiles on the workstations, troubleshooting any macro problems for printing out of CTS, providing printer and copier support requests, toner replacement.
Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology related field to include course work in database management systems. Experience with document and review analysis platforms desired. Relevant experience can be substituted for the required education.
Posting Date: April 26, 2018 Closing Date May 17, 2018
Location: Department of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 608, Baltimore, Maryland.
Description: The Office of Attorney General is seeking experienced applicants for a full-time attorney to handle a wide variety of advice and litigation services including draft and review legal documents to include real estate, commercial leases, title work, tort claims, litigate administrative personnel disciplinary actions, and representing Maryland Capital Police.
Experience: Minimum requirements: five years of legal experience in real estate transactions, litigation (including administrative actions and tort claims) and admission to the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) via email to matisia.jones1@maryland.gov with “Assistant Attorney General - Job Announcement" in the Subject Line: no later than the close of business on May 17, 2018. .
Posting Date: April 30, 2018 Closing Date: May 14, 2018
Job Title: Health Advocacy Ombudsman Position Type: Contractual Full Time (Admin. Officer III)
Location: Consumer Protection Division, Health Education and Advocacy Unit, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Health Ombudsman position in the Health Education and Advocacy Unit of the Consumer Protection Division. The position is equivalent to Grade 15 and is a contractual position.
The Health Education and Advocacy Unit assists consumers whose health plans have refused to cover medical procedures or to pay for medical services that have already been provided and assists consumers with billing problems in the health care marketplace. Position responsibilities include assisting consumers with health insurance complaints, including helping consumers with grievances and appeals; assisting consumers with health care billing complaints; assisting consumers with obtaining health insurance; maintaining consumer complaint files; supervising volunteers and interns who assist consumers with health-related complaints; assisting consumers who call the HEAU hotline; interacting via telephone and written communications with consumers, health care providers and representatives from health insurance companies.
Experience: Minimum requirements: bachelor's degree from accredited four year college or university; three years' experience in administrative or professional work; applicants may substitute additional experience for required education at a rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to two years of required education. Applicants should have interpersonal and organizational skills and experience with word processing and database programs. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of health insurance and health care billing issues or a medical background preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business May 14, 2018.
Posting Date: May 2, 2018 Closing Date: May 16, 2018
Job Title: Deputy Division Director Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Department of Social Services, Baltimore City 1510 Guilford Ave., Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General to serves as Deputy Director of the Baltimore City Department of Social Services Legal Services Division.
The Deputy Director assists the Division Director in providing legal advice to the Baltimore City Department of Social Services Director and other agency administrators, supervising the attorneys, oversees the litigation of the division, managing the day-to-day operations of the division, and representing the Department in the Circuit Courts, Juvenile Courts, District Courts, and the Office of Administrative Hearings in complex or other special cases. The Legal Services Division is responsible for representing the agency in the following cases to protect vulnerable children and adults: Child-in-Need-of-Assistance, Termination-of-Parental Rights, Adult Protective Services Guardianship cases, Confidentiality matters, and Administrative Hearings concerning child abuse/neglect cases, foster home approvals and other matters before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least five years of litigation experience, as well as experience building and maintaining relationships with agency administrators and caseworkers, and an understanding of the families and individuals that are the clients of the agency and are often facing difficult circumstances. Substantive knowledge related to juvenile, family, and adult guardianship law is desirable. Strong skills in legal writing and oral advocacy are essential. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to James Becker, Division Director, 1510 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202, James.Becker@maryland.gov by the close of business May 16, 2018. Candidates who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample. Please write “Dept. of Social Services Deputy" in the subject line.
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, 300 E. Joppa Road Towson, MD 21286
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily handle procurement matters relating to the acquisition of goods and services by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service. Litigation responsibilities will include appearing before the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals (MSBCA) and handling appeals to the circuit court and appellate courts from MSBCA decisions. The attorney will also provide legal advice to Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services procurement officials and other Department officials. As workload permits, this position may also handle general litigation relating to correctional matters, including appearance before administrative agencies and federal and state court.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years' litigation experience, membership in the Maryland Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in handling procurement matters is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, writing sample and references, all in PDF, to Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel at Stuart.Nathan@maryland.gov by the close of business on May 16, 2018.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: April 23, 2018 Closing Date: May 14, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney Genera Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Location: Maryland Technology Development Corporation (“TEDCO"), 401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for TEDCO is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General vacancy. The Assistant Attorney General's primary responsibility will be to assist in providing legal representation to TEDCO's investment financing programs. In addition to providing various other forms of business assistance to companies commercializing technologies originating in university and federal labs located in Maryland, TEDCO administers various investment financing programs, including the Enterprise Fund, the InvestMaryland Program, the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative, and various specialized investment programs targeted at pre-seed and seed stage technology companies. Through these programs TEDCO makes equity and convertible debt investments in Maryland start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage companies.
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments, including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in corporate transactions. Experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated investment documents, particularly those required for investments exempted from registration pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is preferred. Maryland Bar is required. Candidates must have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on May 14, 2018.
Posting Date: April 17, 2018 Closing Date: May 1, 2018
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to milena.trust@maryland.gov , or via regular mail to Milena Trust, Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business May 1, 2018.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Opinions and Advice/Civil Litigation 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to split his or her time 50-50 between the Opinions & Advice Division and the Civil Litigation Division. As a member of the Opinions & Advice Division, the attorney in this position will help draft and edit official opinions of the Attorney General, as well as letters of advice to State agency clients, on challenging questions of state and federal law. In addition, the Assistant Attorney General will assist the Civil Litigation unit, which represents Maryland state agencies and officials in the state and federal trial and appellate courts, in the most important civil litigation that the State confronts. The Civil Litigation Division also reviews and approves all civil complaints, notices of appeal, and appellate briefs filed on behalf of the State; conducts moot courts in all civil appeals; and serves as a general resource and advisor on litigation matters to the divisions and units of the Office of the Attorney General.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' legal experience, including an outstanding academic record; experience with complex litigation; excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; and the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues. Maryland Bar membership required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Deborah Spence at dspence@oag.state.md.us or Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore Maryland 21202, by the close of business on May 1, 2018. Please include “Opinions/Civil AAG Position" in the subject line.
Posting Date: April 3, 2018 Closing Date: April 30, 2018
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General for the Consumer Protection Division. The Assistant Attorney General (AAG) will join the Consumer Protection Division's Enforcement Unit, which enforces the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes. The AAG conducts investigations of potential unfair or deceptive trade practices and brings enforcement actions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, and strong analytical and writing skills. Complex litigation, class action, and/or government enforcement experience is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with cover letter explaining the candidate's interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruhn@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Monday, April 30, 2018.
Posting Date: April 10, 2018 Closing Date: April 24, 2018
Job Title: Mediator (Consumer Affairs Supervisor) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division, 201 Baptist St., Salisbury, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Mediator to assist in theadministration of the Salisbury Office of the Mediation Unit in the Consumer Protection Division. Theposition is responsible for negotiation of complex consumer complaints; and assisting in the managementof the unit’s daily caseload in our Salisbury office.
Experience: The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four yearcollege or university and three years of experience in administrative or social work; strong interpersonal,writing, and organizational skills required. A candidate may substitute up to two years of education for upto two years of experience. Experience in mediation is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Departmentof Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the closeof business April 24, 2018.The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity inthe workplace.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for an Assistant Attorney General position for the Educational Affairs Division. Responsibilities for this position are to provide advice and counsel to, and litigate on behalf of, institutions in the University System of Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ legal experience. Experience in higher education law and knowledge of state government preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required. Litigation experience preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: KatherineBainbridge, Chief Counsel, Office of the Attorney General - Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on April 24, 2018.
Posting Date: April 9, 2018 Closing Date: April 23, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for a contractual AssistantAttorney General position in the Department of Health. The Assistant Attorney General will work primarilyin support of the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission and will be primarily assigned tohandle state court litigation and administrative litigation relating to licensing and compliance matters. Theposition will involve trial and appellate work, as well as significant motions practice.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, excellentanalytical and writing skills, and experience with administrative law. Admission to the Maryland Bar isrequired. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. Experiencerepresenting a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of threereferences to Heather Nelson via email at heather.nelson1@maryland.gov or via mail to 300 West PrestonSt., Suite 302, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, by the close of business on Monday, April 23, 2018.The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversityin the workplace.
Posting Date: April 2, 2018 Closing Date: April 16, 2018
Job Title: Management Associate Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate in its Educational Affairs Division. Position responsibilities include typing and/or editing correspondence, court pleadings, including but not limited to legal memoranda and briefs, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents at a consistently high volume; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining a high volume of litigation and subject matter files; interacting with various State agencies, including the Judicial System; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned in support of the Division. Experience in real estate/transactional administrative support desirable but not required.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate and five years' experience performing secretarial or clerical work including functioning as a legal secretary to include keyboarding legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents; maintaining case files, schedules and logs and verifying legal citations and references. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013; strong word processing skills; telephone experience; and excellent organizational skills. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and cover letters to: Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices
Coordinator, 17th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or email to jobs@oag.state.md.us by close of business April 16, 2018. Please put “EAD Mgt. Assoc." in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 28, 2018 Closing Date: April 11, 2018
Job Title: Social Services Attorney Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Worcester County Department of Social Services 299 Commerce Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Social Services Attorney to represent the Worcester County Department of Social Services (“WCDSS").
This position represents the WCDSS in the circuit court in child welfare proceedings, including Child in Need of Assistance (“CINA"), Termination of Parental Rights (“TPR"), and adult protective services cases, and would represent the WCDSS before the Office of Administrative Hearings in child abuse, neglect and other hearings. This position also represents the Child Support Administration in state court litigation regarding child support establishment, modification and enforcement, and provides general agency advice and counsel to the child support division of the WCDSS.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience in child welfare and child support matters is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to Ann Sheridan, Deputy Counsel for Litigation, at ann.sheridan@maryland.gov , by close of business on April 11, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to submit a writing sample. Please write “WCDSS Social Services Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 20, 2018 Closing Date: April 11, 2018
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' legal experience. Experience in higher education law and knowledge of state government preferred. Excellent research and writing skills required. Litigation experience preferred. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief Counsel, Office of the Attorney General - Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, by the close of business on April 11, 2018.
Posting Date: March 19, 2018 Closing Date: April 2, 2018
Job Title: Senior Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for a Senior Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Senior Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases related to organized crime throughout the state of Maryland. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, with extensive background in complex criminal investigations and prosecutions, including but not limited to, leading wiretap investigations, handling multi-defendant prosecutions, and bringing cases under Maryland's gang statute. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Kathleen Murphy (Acting Director of the Criminal Division) at kmurphy@oag.state.md.us , by the close of business on Monday, April 2, 2018. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for Director of its Criminal Division. The Division Director is responsible for the supervision of the Criminal Division, which includes the Environmental Crimes Unit, the Fraud and Corruption Unit, the Insurance Fraud Unit, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Organized Crime Unit. Each of these Units handles a wide array of proactive investigations and prosecutions, including white collar; public corruption; environmental crimes; Medicaid, insurance, and tax fraud; gang and drug conspiracies; firearms crimes; prison corruption; human trafficking and other crimes of exploitation. The Criminal Division has statewide jurisdiction and coordinates and collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years criminal litigation experience, including supervising attorneys handling complex investigations. Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter to Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney
General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by April 2, 2018. Please type “Division Director Criminal" in the subject line.
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Posting Date: March 16, 2018 Closing Date: March 30, 2018
Job Title: Senior Attorney Position Type: Regular- Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for TEDCO is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General. The Assistant Attorney General's primary responsibility will be to assist in providing legal representation to TEDCO's investment financing programs. In addition to providing various other forms of business assistance to companies commercializing technologies originating in university and federal labs located in Maryland, TEDCO administers various investment financing programs, including the Enterprise Fund, the InvestMaryland Program, the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative, and various specialized investment programs targeted at pre-seed and seed stage technology companies. Through these programs TEDCO makes equity and convertible debt investments in Maryland start-up, early-stage, and growth-stage companies.
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments, including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration, including coordination and review of responses to requests made under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in corporate transactions. Experience negotiating and drafting sophisticated investment documents, particularly those required for investments exempted from registration pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is required. Maryland Bar is required. Candidates must have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on March 30, 2018.
Posting Date: March 15, 2018 Closing Date: March 29, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland Office of the Comptroller, 80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Criminal Division to assist in the investigation and prosecution of tax fraud in Maryland. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for complex cases involving tax preparer fraud, tax evasion, and other criminal violations of state tax laws in courts across Maryland. The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with the Office of the Comptroller and will be part of the Attorney General's Criminal Division. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. This position will be part of the Attorney General's Fraud and Corruption Task Force and will collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of civil and/or criminal litigation experience, excellent investigative and case development skills, and substantial trial experience. A background in tax law is helpful. Clerkships in state or federal courts can also be valuable. Strong abilities in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy are essential. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney General, at ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on March 29, 2018. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and transcript. Please write “AAG Application - Tax Fraud" in the subject line.
Posting Date: March 15, 2018 Closing Date: March 29, 2013
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St. Suite #302 Baltimore, Md. 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II at the Maryland Department of Health located in Baltimore, MD. The paralegal will provide litigation and other support to the attorneys, including review, preparation and organization of legal documents; composing and preparing routine correspondence, legal pleadings, affidavits, and exhibits in various lawsuits and administrative proceedings; filing pleadings in court and administrative agencies, including electronic filing; conducting legal research, utilizing both Westlaw and law library resources; organizing and scheduling witnesses for hearings and depositions, including the preparation of subpoenas; interviewing witnesses; organizing/maintaining litigation files; follow-up on compliance with requests for discovery; assisting attorneys in all phases of hearing and trial preparation; and other related duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary drafting and reviewing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty college credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or law school may be substituted for the required experience. Applicants shall be detailedoriented, have an exceptional proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Applications, superb organizational skills, and ability to work independently, while consistently producing a high volume of work.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 29, 2018.
Posting Date: March 12, 2018 Closing Date: March 26, 2018
Location: Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department") is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II position. The position will provide administrative and paralegal support to at least seven Assistant Attorneys General. Position responsibilities include typing and reviewing legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; drafting basic pleadings; conducting legal and investigative research; preparing exhibits; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources; monitoring trial calendars; answering telephones; and any additional duties related to working in a high volume law office.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Preferred candidate will have a four year college degree or an associate degree in paralegal studies. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of three years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research and preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil litigation procedures required. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 26, 2018.
Posting Date: March 8, 2018 Closing Date: March 22, 2018
Location: Department of Human Resources Charles County Department of Social Services, 200 Kent Avenue, LaPlata, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II for the Department of Human Resources at the Charles County Department of Social Services to provide support for a Social Services Attorney. Responsibilities for this position include drafting proposed master's recommendations and proposed court orders, petitions for guardianship and termination of parental rights; coordinating service of petitions, notices, and subpoenas; serving as a liaison between the attorney and other attorneys, as well as court personnel; maintaining the calendar for proceedings; assisting with trial preparations; witness interviews; conducting legal research; transcription preparation and general support.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or drafting and reviewing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. (Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or law school may be substituted for the required experience.) Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work at consistently high volumes. Applicants also should be able to perform computerized legal research, handle electronic filings, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and independently draft and edit legal documents and correspondence
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 22, 2018.
Posting Date: March 14, 2018 Closing Date: March 28, 2018
Job Title: Child Support Attorney Position Type: Contractual Full time
Location: Baltimore City Office of Child Support 217 E. Redwood Street, 11th Floor, Baltimore MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time contractual Social Services Attorney to represent the Child Support Administration of the Department of Human Services in Baltimore City. Primary responsibilities of this position involve state court litigation in the area of child support establishment and enforcement and providing general agency advice and counsel.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least two years of experience in trial litigation. Maryland Bar membership is required. Family law experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF to Charlton Howard, Chief, Office of Special Counsel, Charlton.Howard@maryland.gov, by the close of business on March 28, 2018. Please write "Child Support Administration – Baltimore City" in the subject line. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample.
Posting Date: March 13, 2018 Closing Date: March 27, 2018
Location: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily handle federal and state court litigation relating to correctional matters. The litigation responsibilities will include defending tort claims, civil rights actions initiated by inmate and employees, cases arising under the Public Information Act, and actions for judicial review of agency decisions. The position will involve trial and appellate work, and an extensive motions practice. The attorney will also provide legal advice to the Division of Correction and other agencies of the Department.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years' litigation experience, membership in the Maryland Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in handling matters at both the federal and state levels is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, writing sample and references, all in PDF, to Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel at Stuart.Nathan@maryland.gov by the close of business on March 27, 2018.
Posting Date: March 6, 2017 Closing Date: March 20, 2018
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full Time (Includes some State Paid Benefits)
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two contractual attorney positions at the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA"). These positions will be responsible for handling a variety of transactional and litigation matters, including handling real estate matters, negotiating contracts with various entities, reviewing procurement solicitations and federal and state transportation grants and representing the MTA in contract litigation and other transactional matters. The Attorneys will also confer with other transactional attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters and litigation.
Experience: The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years' experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Familiarity with Maryland real estate and procurement law is a plus. Good research and writing skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references and writing sample to T. Byron Smith, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney
General, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore Maryland, 21202 or fax to (410)-333-2584, or by email to Stacey Freedman at sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov by the close of business March 20, 2018.
Posting Date: March 6, 2018 Closing Date: March 20, 2018
Job Title: Staff Attorney Position Type: Full Time
Location: Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position for the Maryland Transportation Authority. This position, working independently and under the supervision of Assistant Attorneys General, will represent the agency in various District Courts in Maryland relating to Video Toll Citations. This position will also perform legal research, provide advice, assist with subpoenas, and work on a variety of legal issues that impact the agency.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have admission to the Maryland Bar and strong oral advocacy and writing skills. Judicial clerkship or trial experience is helpful. Recently admitted members of the Maryland Bar are encouraged to apply.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter and list of references to: Meryle Freiberg Dunlap, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, or by Email to bjones@mdta.state.md.us by the close of business on March 20, 2018.
Posting Date: March 1, 2018 Closing Date: March 15, 2018
Duties will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents related to venture capital investments,
including term sheets, purchase agreements, promissory notes, side letters and other related transaction documents, and venture fund limited partnership agreements, and generally assisting in the other transactional and administrative work of TEDCO. Duties will also include advising TEDCO management on a variety of matters, including securities law, contract law, corporate governance, and general administration, including coordination and review of responses to requests made under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume with cover letter, list of references, and two concise writing samples to: Ira Schwartz, General Counsel to TEDCO, 401 East Pratt Street- 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202, by close of business on March 15, 2018.
Posting Date: February 26, 2018 Closing Date: March 12, 2018
Location: Department of Commerce 401 East Pratt St. 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide at the Department of Commerce. This position supports at least five attorneys. Responsibilities include typing various financing documents, memoranda, correspondence, briefs and other legal documents; communicating with State agency staff and members of the public; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining litigation files and files related to financing transactions; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Four years of experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience). Experience maintaining legal or financing files, schedules and logs. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong word processing skills, and excellent organizational skills. One year previous experience in a legal office is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business March 12, 2018.
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Regular Full Time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide to provide administrative and legal secretarial support to the Chief of Litigation, Deputies and Assistant Attorneys General who provide legal counsel and advice to the Department. Position responsibilities include preparing and typing correspondence, legal memoranda and briefs at a consistently high volume; drafting, reviewing, and organizing documents for trial; maintaining litigation and subject files; managing the case tracking system; interacting with other agencies and courts; maintaining the law library; and generally assisting with the secretarial administration of the Unit.
Experience: The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and four years performing secretarial work. Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience. Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and WordPerfect, and excellent organizational skills. One year legal secretarial experience is preferred.
Posting Date: February 23, 2018 Closing Date: March 9, 2018
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type:Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide at the Maryland Transit Administration (“MTA"). This position supports at least three Assistant Attorneys General and Deputy Counsel. Responsibilities include typing pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, briefs and other legal documents to be filed in Maryland state and federal courts; maintaining open appeals files; communicating with various divisions of the MTA, Department of Transportation, and Office of the Attorney General; creating and maintaining schedules and logs; creating and maintaining a high volume of litigation and subject matter files; interacting with various State agencies, including the judiciary; receiving and screening telephone calls; and other administrative duties as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate; four years of experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience); experience maintaining case files, schedules and logs and familiarity with the Maryland Rules of Procedure, Annotated Code of Maryland and Maryland Vehicle Laws. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office; strong word processing skills, and excellent organizational skills. Maryland driver's license required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on March 9, 2018. Resumes may be sent by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us . Please type “Admin. Aide MTA" in the subject line.
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration, is seeking applicants for a Contractual Administrative Officer/Paralegal. The position will coordinate client resources, provide legal support, maintain electronic document retention and case management processes. Position responsibilities include preparing for numerous Assistant Attorney Generals basic legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; conducting legal and investigative research; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources and office schedules; acting as a liaison for administration of human resource policies and procedures and any additional duties related to working in a law office.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Two years' experience in administrative or professional work. Applicants may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Applicants may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, case & document management, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil litigation procedures. Paralegal experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Coordinator, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on March 9, 2018. Resumes may be sent by email to jobs@oag.state.md.us . Please type “Admin. Officer II SHA" in the subject line.
Posting Date: February 14, 2017 Closing Date: February 28, 2017
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Assistant Attorney General position with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This position serves as advice counsel to the Commissioner of Financial Regulation, who supervises and regulates Maryland-chartered commercial and savings banks, Maryland-chartered credit unions, mortgage lenders (including lenders, brokers, and servicers), sales finance companies, mortgage loan originators, check cashing services, and other related financial services. The position involves providing legal advice to the Commissioner on a broad range of issues, including interpretation of relevant statutes and regulations, compliance with Maryland and federal financial services laws, evaluation of licensing qualifications, determination of Commissioner's authority, and other related issues.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Experience representing financial institutions, lenders, or loan servicers, or a financial regulator is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to milena.trust@maryland.gov , or via regular mail to Milena Trust, Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business February 28, 2018.
Posting Date: January 29, 2018 Closing Date February 12, 2018
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH; including but not limited to the Board of Nursing.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to tiffany.johnson@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Deborah Donohue, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on February 12, 2018.
Posting Date: January 24, 2018 Closing Date: February 7, 2018
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. This is a Litigation Counsel position which involves representation of the Department before the Office of Administrative Hearings and other administrative agencies, and in State and federal courts, including complex litigation. The attorney will handle cases on behalf of the Occupational and Professional Licensing Boards, the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, the Division of Financial Regulation, and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, as well as defend the Department and employees in personnel cases and other lawsuits.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of civil litigation experience and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills. Federal court experience is desirable. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references via email to susan.cherry@maryland.gov , or via regular mail to Susan Cherry, Chief of Litigation, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on February 7, 2018. Please put “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
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