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Posting Date: September 12, 2017 Closing Date: September 15, 2017
Job Title: Law Clerk Position Type: Contractual
Location: 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Department of Human Services is seeking qualified second/third year law students, or recent graduates, to fill two part-time or one full-time contractual law clerk position(s). This is a paid position (salary is commensurate with experience); and a State contractual position without health care or leave benefits.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to legal research; review, preparation and management of legal documents; writing of advice memoranda; assisting attorneys with discovery and trial preparation; and attending depositions, hearings and trials.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to: Ann Sheridan, Deputy Counsel, at ann.sheridan@maryland.gov, by close of business on September 15, 2017. Please write "Law Clerk Application" in the subject line. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to provide a writing sample.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: September 1, 2017 Closing Date: September 15, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (2) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Uninsured Employers' Fund, 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for two Assistant Attorneys General for the Uninsured Employers' Fund (“UEF") located at 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 402, Towson, MD 21286. The position is responsible for preparing and handling hearings before the Workers' Compensation Commission; trying Commission awards on appeal to the circuit courts; briefing and arguing cases before the appellate courts; and advising the UEF on claims investigation and payment of awards.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years legal experience and substantial experience handling workers' compensation cases and practicing before the Commission. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Scott Massengill, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General 300 East Joppa Road, Suite 402, Baltimore, MD 21286 before the close of business September 15, 2017.
Posting Date: August 28,2017 Closing Date: September 15, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Part Time (50%)
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite 1417, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (“System"). The System provides retirement and pension allowances and other benefits to more than 385,000 participants, including State employees, teachers, judges, law enforcement officers, legislators and employees of more than 100 participating governmental units in Maryland.
This position will provide legal advice and representation to the State Retirement Agency on all issues related to disability retirement benefits provided by the System. The attorney will be involved in all stages of the disability claim and appeal process, including assisting and advising the Agency's Disability Unit and the System's Medical Board, representing the System at Administrative Hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and representing the System in judicial review proceedings in the Maryland circuit courts, Court of Special Appeals, and Court of Appeals. This position is shared between two attorneys each working 50% time (20 hours per week).
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, the ability to handle all phases of litigation independently, and excellent oral advocacy and writing skills. Prior experience handling administrative appeals, pension or employee benefits matters, or insurance defense litigation is highly desirable. The ability to analyze medical reports and prepare expert witnesses for testimony is also highly desirable. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of three references by mail to Rachel S. Cohen, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, 120 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 1417, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, or by email to rcohen@sra.state.md.us by the close of business on September 15, 2017.
Posting Date: August 31, 2017 Closing Date: September 14, 2017
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 is seeking applicants for Administrative Aide (2 vacancies). The position supports at least three attorneys and a paralegal. Position responsibilities include preparing, typing, and filing correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings at a consistently high volume; receiving and screening telephone calls; interacting with various State agencies, Courts, litigants and their attorneys, and the public generally assisting with the secretarial administration of the Unit.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or have possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and four years' experience performing secretarial work involving typing legal documents (thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience); and experience creating and maintaining case files. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong word processing skills and excellent organization and time management skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business September 14, 2017.
Posting Date: August 9, 2017 Closing Date: September 8, 2017
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The AAG in this position will serve as a Deputy Counsel. The Deputy Counsel will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH, including but not limited to Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). S/he will be responsible for one practice group and will oversee the day-to-day activities of the attorneys that are assigned to that group.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least seven years of legal experience, excellent research and writing skills, experience with government law, administrative law and litigation. Must be admitted to the Maryland Bar. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is necessary. A background in health law, experience representing a regulatory agency, and prior management experience would be helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on Friday, September 8, 2017.
Posting Date: August 22, 2017 Closing Date: September 5, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Environmental Service, 259 Najoles Road, Millersville, MD 21108
DESCRIPTION: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Environmental Service (MES). MES is a State agency that provides water supply, wastewater treatment, solid waste disposal, dredge material management and energy management services. Additional information about MES can be obtained at the MES website at www.menv.com.
The position's responsibilities will include advice, litigation and handling transactional matters, all involving issues that may include environmental law, environmental compliance, worker safety, municipal finance, human resources, procurement and contracts, intellectual property, public utilities, and real property. Other types of legal matters or responsibilities may be assigned to the position.
EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years legal experience, membership in the Maryland Bar, and substantial experience working with environmental statutes and regulations. Candidates should also have significant experience in several of the other areas described above. Demonstrated working knowledge of legal issues related to environmental compliance, wastewater treatment, water supply, solid waste management, and energy management is particularly desirable. Strong research, writing and organizational skills are required. Candidates must be able to work cooperatively in a small office, be able to respond efficiently and effectively to client emergencies, and have a willingness to expand their knowledge of substantive legal issues.
SUBMISSION: Interested persons should submit their resumes, with cover letter, list of references, and writing sample, to: Sean Coleman, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, 259 Najoles Road, Millersville, Maryland 21108, by close of business on September 5, 2017. Resumes may also be sent by e-mail to pfull@menv.com.
Posting Date: August 21, 2017 Closing Date: September 5, 2017
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 an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department. This position serves as counsel to the Land Management Administration, focusing on Oil Control, Land Restoration and Solid Waste Program. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience and excellent writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. A background in environmental law is highly desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Andrea Baker, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048,
Baltimore, MD 21230 by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by September 5, 2017.
Posting Date: August 15, 2017 Closing Date: August 31, 2017
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Department of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II position for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The position will provide paralegal and administrative support to at least five Assistant Attorneys General representing DNR. Responsibilities include drafting of correspondence and pleadings; organization and preparation of documents for discovery; assistance in all aspects of litigation preparation; real estate transactional support; research and general administrative support.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate and at least three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college, university, or law school may be substituted for the required experience. Applicants may substitute additional qualifying education at the rate of one year of education for two years of the required experience. Applicants shall have working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, have strong organizational and writing skills, be detail-oriented and be able to work at a consistently high volume. Knowledge of civil litigation procedures preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Thursday, August 31, 2017.
Posting Date: August 14, 2017 Closing Date: August 30, 2017
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Department of Human Services 311 W. Saratoga Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Human Services is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Deputy Counsel and at least two Assistant Attorneys General who handle appeals, Child in Need of Assistance (“CINA"), and Termination of Parental Rights (“TPR") matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and typing legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas, memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents, at a consistently high volume; drafting, reviewing, and organizing documents for trial; maintaining a high volume of litigation and subject files; interacting with other agencies and courts and generally assisting with the secretarial administration of the Unit.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Wednesday, August 30, 2017.
Posting Date: August 7, 2017 Closing Date: August 21, 2017
Location: Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration 707 N. Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Counsel to the State Highway Administration (SHA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). SHA is responsible for project development, construction, and maintenance of the State's interstate, primary, and secondary highway systems and certain bridges.
Deputy Counsel has responsibility for real property related litigation in State and federal courts and administrative tribunals, including a high volume of condemnation litigation. Deputy Counsel has responsibility for providing advice regarding a variety of issues, including the acquisition and conveyance of interests in real property, State and federal law and governing the use and occupation of SHA right-of-way, and complex real estate transactions. This position assigns, coordinates, and supervises litigation and requests for advice; confers with the attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work; handles his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters and/or litigation; and assists Principal Counsel with the overall management and administration of the Office.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Applicants must have strong organizational and managerial skills; the ability to supervise a large and complex litigation/transactional docket; strong legal research skills; and the ability to analyze complicated questions of law and fact and to clearly explain their conclusions, both verbally and in writing. Significant experience with condemnation proceedings, land acquisition, the use and occupation of highway right-of-way, and complex real estate transactions is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references, and writing sample to: Kevin Reynolds, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration, 707 North Calvert Street, 4th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, or by email to kreynolds@sha.state.md.us by the close of business on Monday, August 21, 2017.
Posting Date: August 3, 2017 Closing Date: August 17, 2017
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation, 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to serve as Division Director for the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (“DLLR"). The Division Director is the primary legal advisor to the Secretary of DLLR and to all units of the Department. The Division Director supervises the work of approximately 35 Assistant Attorneys General and support staff. The legal work of the Office includes providing legal advice on DLLR's regulatory responsibilities; interpreting relevant State and federal laws and regulations; assisting the client in drafting and analyzing legislation; reviewing for legal sufficiency and accuracy proposed legislation and regulations; and representing DLLR in administrative and civil litigation.
Responsibilities also include advising DLLR on procurement and personnel matters; reviewing and approving procurement documents, including Requests for Proposal, contracts, and grants; and representing the agency in personnel actions.
Experience: Ideal candidate would have at least seven years legal experience. Supervisory experience is desirable. Substantive knowledge related to administrative law is preferred. Excellent writing skills and Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Submit resumes to: Carolyn Quattrocki, Deputy Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or email Christine Caldwell at ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by August 17, 2017. Please put “Division Director DLLR" in the subject line.
Posting Date: August 2, 2017 Closing Date: August 16 2017
Location: Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Transportation Authority. In particular, this position will provide advice on a wide variety of topics including financial matters, the Public Information Act, real estate, commercial transactions, contracts, legislation, and licenses. In addition, this position will represent the MDTA in litigation in State and federal courts and before administrative agencies involving tort claims, personnel and EEO matters, bankruptcy, and police matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Excellent litigation skills to include handling complex litigation in federal and State courts is required. Strong skills in research, writing, and oral advocacy are also required.
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 August 16, 2017.
Posting Date: August 1, 2017 Closing Date: August 15, 2017
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Civil Litigation Division is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General. The Civil Litigation Division represents Maryland state agencies and officials, in the state and federal trial and appellate courts, in the most important civil litigation that the State confronts. In addition to handling trial and appellate work directly, the Division reviews and approves all civil complaints, notices of appeal, and appellate briefs filed on behalf of the State; conducts moot courts in all civil appeals; and serves as a general resource and advisor on litigation matters to the divisions and units of the Office of the Attorney General.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' legal experience, including experience with complex litigation; an outstanding academic record; excellent written and oral advocacy skills; and the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues in state and federal courts. Maryland Bar membership required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by mail to Matt Fader, Chief of Litigation, Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to mscanlan@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on August 15, 2017.
Posting Date: July 25, 2017 Closing Date: August 8, 2017
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland and Hanover, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the State Highway Administration (“SHA"). Responsibilities include representing of SHA in litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies and providing advice on a variety of issues, with an immediate substantial emphasis on procurement and contract disputes, but also including tort, and other complex civil litigation. Litigation responsibilities will include complex negotiations. This position will also provide legal advice and support to the MDOT offices responsible for highway construction and maintenance. The duties may include litigation in all areas of the state when needed and will handle cases both independently and as a member of a team.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 5 years legal experience, with excellent writing and communication skills. Jury trial experience is preferred. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: tort and construction litigation, litigation requiring expert testimony, complex negotiations, transportation and environmental law. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Linda DeVuono, Deputy Counsel, State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ldevuono@sha.state.md.us by close of business day on Friday, August 8, 2017.
Posting Date: July 14, 2017 Closing Date: August 4, 2017
Job Title: Computer Network Specialist Lead Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Information Technology, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for a Computer Network Specialist in the Information Technology Unit. This position provides computer and telecommunications support to the employees of the OAG in the central administrative offices in Baltimore as well as offices in Annapolis, Salisbury, Largo and Hagerstown. Duties include, but are not limited to, diagnosing hardware and software problems, making repairs or adjustments, working with outside vendors, diagnosing and assisting users with network problems, developing macros and templates based on user needs, developing and conducting training and training manuals and instructions, installing, configuring, testing and evaluating new software. Incumbent will participate in on-call schedule for after-hours and weekend support.
Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in computer information technology, management information systems or other information technology related field, to include course work in local or wide area computer networks, from an accredited college or university. Two years of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks.
Note: Candidates may substitute experience for education. See full notice at http://www.jobaps.com/MD/
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business August 4, 2017.
Posting Date: July 13, 2017 Closing Date: August 1, 2017
Location: 1232 Tech Ct., Westminster, MD 21157
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal to provide support to the attorneys who represent the Carroll County Department of Social Services (“CCDSS").
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: drafting proposed magistrate's recommendations and proposed court orders, drafting 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 the attorney in preparing for hearings and trials, fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting correspondence, conducting legal research, tracking and review of documents, assistance at meetings, transcription preparation, and general clerical and administrative support.
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 August 1, 2017.
Posting Date: July 12, 2017 Closing Date: July 26, 2017
Location: Maryland Department of Transportation Headquarters, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, Maryland 21076
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Transportation, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department, including its modal administrations. The position will primarily provide advice and representation, including drafting and negotiating services, in connection with complex real estate transactions in which the Department is involved. This position may also provide advice and representation on other issues, including but not limited to procurement activities, grants, public finance, Public Information Act requests, ethics, and commercial transactions. This position also involves reviewing proposed legislation and regulations and providing advice to various boards and commissions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of substantive commercial real estate legal experience including, but not limited to, a strong understanding of: property acquisitions and dispositions, development processes required to take raw or under-utilized property from its current state to a finished project, mitigation and allocation of risk, the processes needed to identify and mitigate environmental conditions, use of ground leases, easements, construction documents and other real estate documents to control the development process and the various vehicles used by developers to finance and re-finance real estate projects. Experience with transit oriented development, joint development or public-private-partnerships is desirable. The ability to read and understand title reports, surveys, environmental reports, and construction drawings is also desirable. Procurement experience as well as litigation experience would be a plus. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes, a writing sample, and references to: Cheryl Brown-Whitfield, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, or by email to dabdulsaboor@mdot.state.md.us, by the close of business on July 26, 2017.
Posting Date June 30, 2017 Closing Date: July 20, 2017
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Contractual
Location: Department of Health, Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division, 300 W. Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Health, Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division (“HOPL") is seeking applicants for a Contractual Paralegal. The position will provide administrative and legal support to 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: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, and a minimum of three years experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. (Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or law school may be substituted for the required experience). Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, detailed-oriented, ability to work at consistently high pace, and knowledge of civil and criminal litigation procedures preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business July 20, 2017.
Posting Date: June 29, 2017 Closing Date: July 20, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Part Time (67%)
Location: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to serve as advice counsel to the Division of Unemployment Insurance. This attorney gives advice and interprets State and federal statutes and regulations; monitors changes in federal statutes, regulations, and interpretative memos to ensure State conformity with the federal law; assists in drafting and reviewing intergovernmental agreements, with an emphasis on data-sharing agreements; advises the agency on procurement and contract matters, including review of solicitations and contracts; reviews materials for legal form and sufficiency; drafts regulations and legislation; assists the client in responding to Public Information Act requests; and responds to inquiries from claimants, employers, and other State entities regarding the unemployment insurance program. This attorney also provides advice and representation to the Division on personnel matters (disciplinary, terminations, ADA, EEO, and related matters). This attorney also presents unemployment cases before the Board of Appeals.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years relevant legal experience. Strong abilities in legal research, writing, and organizational skills are required, as is admission to the Maryland Bar. Clerkships in State or federal court are valuable.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references via email to susan.cherry@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Susan Cherry, Acting Division Director, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 500 N. Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on July 20, 2017. Please put “DUI Advice Counsel" in the subject line.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Consumer Protection Division, Home Builder Registration Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for an Assistant Attorney General in its Consumer Protection Division's Home Builder Registration Unit. The occupant of the position is responsible for bringing actions under the Consumer Protection Act and Home Builder Registration Act against home builders and home builder sales representatives and for defending the Home Builder Guaranty Fund in claims made against it.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, and strong analytical and writing skills. Construction litigation, class action, or government enforcement experience desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with a cover letter explaining interest in the position, a list of references, and a writing sample to: William D. Gruhn, Chief, Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on July 20, 2017.
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: 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 primarily advise, and represent in administrative (Tax Court) and judicial proceedings the 24 elected Clerks of the Circuit Courts.
This Division provides legal services including representation and advice to the Judicial Branch of State government and two executive agencies: the Maryland Tax Court and Office of Administrative Hearings. Courts and entities within the Judicial Branch employ approximately 4500 employees. Attorneys for the Division litigate and give advice on contract, procurement, inter-governmental agreements, court procedures, compliance, public information, administrative, bankruptcy, tort issues, probate, land records, taxation, and employment and personnel matters. The Division's clients include the appellate courts, 24 circuit courts, the district court, state judges, 22 orphans' courts, 24 registers of wills, 24 clerks of the circuit courts, the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities, the Attorney Grievance Commission, the Client Protection Fund, the Maryland State Law Library, and the Board of Law Examiners.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Knowledge of land records, real estate, real property tax, government procedures, and familiarity with court procedures and MDEC is preferred. Litigation experience, and federal bar membership, would be a plus. A demonstrated ability to manage important client relationships would enhance the application.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to mmcdonald@oag.state.md.us or via regular mail to Michele McDonald, Chief Counsel, Courts and Judicial Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by the close of business on July 20, 2017.
Posting Date: June 22, 2017 Closing Date: July 10, 2017
Job Title: Principal Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 N. Liberty Street, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Principal Counsel to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Responsibilities include advice on issues including bankruptcy, Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, constitutional law, and state budget. Responsibilities also include review of transactional matters, regulatory and statutory review and drafting, review of procurements and contracts, and compliance and enforcement actions. Much of the work will involve post-secondary education law and post-secondary institutions (public institutions, private institutions, for-profit institutions, and private career schools). The attorney also will represent MHEC before administrative agencies, and in State and federal trial and appellate courts. The legal unit includes the Principal Counsel and one part-time assistant attorney general.
Experience: Ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years legal experience and be a member of the Maryland Bar in good standing. Candidates should have significant experience in several of the areas described above. Good research, writing and communication skills are required. Supervisory experience is a plus. Candidates should be prepared to submit a writing sample that demonstrates proficiency in legal research, analysis and written advocacy.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with a cover letter, list of references, and writing sample to: Elizabeth Harris, Chief Deputy Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us. Please type “Principal Counsel MHEC" in the subject line.
Posting Date: June 16, 2017 Closing Date: July 6, 2017
Job Title: Management Associate 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 (“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: The ideal candidate will have graduated 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.
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 6, 2017.
Posting Date: June 21, 2017 Closing Date: July 5, 2017
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes, a writing sample, and references to: Cheryl Brown-Whitfield, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, or by email to dabdulsaboor@mdot.state.md.us, by the close of business on July 5, 2017.
Posting Date: June 16, 2017 Closing Date: June 30, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General, Senior Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Port Administration, 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General, Senior Counsel to represent the Maryland Port Administration (MPA). The position is located at the World Trade Center, Baltimore, MD and parking is available. The MPA is a state agency charged with increasing waterborne commerce through the Port of Baltimore, one of the State's chief economic engines. As a landlord, the MPA leases land on its marine terminals to entities engaged in maritime commerce. The MPA contracts for construction and other services needed to operate, maintain or upgrade its marine terminals and other facilities, and to maintain shipping channels and dispose of dredged material. The MPA employs over two hundred people. Attorneys for the MPA litigate and give advice on landlord-tenant, contract, procurement, real property, environmental, inter-governmental agreements, administrative, admiralty, Shipping Act, bankruptcy, tort issues, and employment and personnel matters.
This position serves as lead attorney for all real property documents and transactions, including all leases for premises on the marine terminals and in the World Trade Center; terminal operations, rights of entry, and other non-lease MPA land use agreements; property sales and acquisition transactions; P3 transactions, planning and development, and trademark.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years legal experience in handling commercial real property transactions. Membership in good standing in Maryland Bar is required. Superior research, writing and advocacy skills, and strong interpersonal skills are a must. Litigation experience and admiralty experience is helpful but not required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and writing samples to: Robert Munroe, Principal Counsel, Maryland Port Administration, The World Trade Center, Baltimore, MD 21202 by the close of business on June 30, 2017. Resumes and writing samples may be sent to Mr. Munroe by mail, fax to (410) 333-4533 or e-mail at bmunroe@marylandports.com.
Posting Date: June 12, 2017 Closing Date: June 26, 2017
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Principal Counsel to the State Highway Administration (SHA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). SHA is responsible for project development, construction, and maintenance of the State's interstate, primary, and secondary highway systems and certain bridges. The Principal Counsel has lead supervisory responsibilities involving office management and oversight of all legal work at SHA. The SHA attorneys handle a variety of matters, including procurements, contract disputes, personnel actions, torts, and environmental challenges. The attorneys also represent SHA in litigation related to these matters in state and federal courts, as well as administrative tribunals. 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. Applicants must have strong organizational and managerial skills; the ability to supervise a large and complex litigation/transactional docket; and strong oral and writing skills. Significant experience with State or public procurement, land acquisition/condemnation proceedings, and personnel matters is preferred.
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 dabdulsaboor@mdot.state.md.us, by the close of business on June 26, 2017. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references.
Location: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 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 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within DHMH; including but not limited to the board for Morticians, Podiatric Medical Examiners and Examiners AUD/HAD/SPL.
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, 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, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on June 26, 2017.
Posting Date: June12, 2017 Closing Date: June 26, 2017
Location: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 4160 Patterson Ave., Baltimore, Md.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within DHMH, including the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) and Kidney Commission.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on June 26,2017.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as a senior Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). The Assistant Attorney General will supervise the general litigation team of attorneys. Advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within DHMH, 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, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on June 26, 2017.
Posting Date: June 1, 2017 Closing Date: June 28, 2017
Location: Department of Information Technology, Office of the Attorney General
301 W. Preston Street, Room 1304, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Information Technology (“DoIT") is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General. Responsibilities for this position include supporting DoIT's procurement activities, including DoIT's telecommunications unit, and DoIT's oversight of IT procurements by other State agencies. The AAG is also responsible for review of requests for proposals, advice to DoIT's procurement and telecommunications units, handling any protests or contract claims that arise as a result of a procurement or under a State contract (including litigation of those matters), advice during the term of State IT procurement contracts, drafting and review of MOU's, and legal matters that arise in DoIT. Other work includes research, writing legal memoranda and pleadings, and drafting advice memoranda.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of legal experience, familiarity with intellectual property law and related technology issues, contracts and with State procurement law is preferred. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to Howard Barr, Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Information Technology, 301 W. Preston Street, Room 1304, Baltimore, MD 21201 by close of business day on June 28, 2017.
Posting Date: June 1, 2017 Closing Date: June 15, 2017
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Civil Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Litigation Division. This position will represent State's Attorneys, Assistant State's Attorneys, and their offices in State and federal trial and appellate courts, in civil litigation, and occasionally in administrative proceedings, arising out of criminal investigations and prosecutions. Other responsibilities will include providing advice on a range of matters related to actual or potential litigation, including personnel matters and disclosure obligations.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of litigation experience and excellent writing skills. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by mail to Matthew Fader, Chief of Litigation, Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to mscanlan@oag.state.md.us by the close of business on June 15, 2017.
Posting Date: June 1, 2017 Closing Date: June 14, 2017
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases related to organized crime throughout the state of Maryland. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, with some background in complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. Strong abilities to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Elizabeth Embry (Director of the Criminal Division) at eembry@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on June14, 2017. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Assistant Attorney General" in the subject line.
Posting Date: May 5, 2017 Closing Date: May 25, 2017
Job Title: Fraud Analyst Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a fraud analyst in its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Fraud Analysts work with Assistant Attorneys General and staff of the MFCU conducting confidential criminal and civil investigations of fraud by health care providers receiving Medicaid funds and failure of care of residents in facilities receiving Medicaid funds. Duties include identifying, locating and interviewing key witnesses; analyzing medical records, data and other electronic evidence; preparing witness interview memoranda, preparing spreadsheets and reports; serving subpoenas and other document requests; testifying in grand jury and court proceedings; drafting and executing search warrants, working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, conducting surveillance; preparing cases for trial.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three years criminal or fraud investigative experience Applicants may substitute graduate education for the required general experience at the rate of one year of education to one year of experience, for up to two years of the required general experience. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience to one year of education, for up to four years of the required education.
Must have computer software experience, including use of .Access or Excel, word processing programs and fundamental understanding of database concepts. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business May 25, 2017.
Posting Date: May 4, 2017 Closing Date: May 18, 2017
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General representing the State Board of Elections (“SBE"). This Assistant Attorney General will represent the SBE before State and Federal courts and administrative agencies and will provide advice on a variety of topics including state and federal election law, procurement, personnel, and access to public records. SBE offices are located in Annapolis, but this position would be located within the Office of the Attorney General at 200 St. Paul Place in downtown Baltimore.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years legal experience, good research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested applicants should send a resume to Adam D. Snyder, Chief Counsel, Opinions & Advice, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, asnyder@oag.state.md.us by May 18, 2017.
Posting Date: May 1, 2017 Closing Date: May 15, 2017
Location: Educational Affairs Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Educational Affairs Division, is seeking applicants for an assistant attorney general position to provide advice and counsel on transactional matters to Maryland's State higher education institutions. The duties include advice and counsel regarding real estate, financing, utilities, energy, environmental matters, procurement, and other activities essential to the educational mission of the institutions.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience handling transactional matters. Experience in commercial real property transactions, public or corporate finance, and public private partnerships is desirable. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Maryland Bar is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief, Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business May 15, 2017.
Posting Date: April 19, 2017 Closing Date: May 15, 2017
Job Title: Social Services Attorney III Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: 207 South Third Street, Denton, Maryland 21629
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Social Services Attorney III to represent the Caroline County Department of Social Services (“CCDSS").
This position represents the CCDSS 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 CCDSS before the Office of Administrative Hearings in child abuse, neglect and other hearings. This position also represents the Child Support Enforcement 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 Caroline County Department of Social Services.
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 enforcement matters is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to David Beller, Principal Counsel, at david.beller@maryland.gov, by close of business on May 15, 2017. Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to submit a writing sample. Please write "CCDSS Social Services Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: April 11 2017 Closing Date: May 1, 2017
Job Title: Administrative Officer I Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Contract Litigation Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer vacancy in its Contract Litigation Unit. The position supports Assistant Attorneys General 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 office tasks as needed.
Experience: Minimum requirements for this position are: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Plus one (I) year experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included 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. 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 May 1, 2017.
Posting Date: April 10, 2017 Closing Date: April 28, 2017
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. Will have at least three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. 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. 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 April 28, 2017.
Posting Date: April 14, 2017 Closing Date: April 28, 2017
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 State Highway Administration (“SHA"). Responsibilities include representing of SHA in litigation in courts and before administrative agencies and providing advice on a variety of issues, with an immediate substantial emphasis on eminent domain, but also including tort, development regulations, and other complex civil litigation. Litigation responsibilities will include complex negotiations. This position will also provide legal advice and support to the MDOT offices responsible for condemnation and real estate. The duties will include litigation in all areas of the state when needed and will handle cases both independently and as a member of a team.
Experience: The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 5 years legal experience, with excellent writing and communication skills. Jury trial experience is a preferred. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: eminent domain litigation, litigation requiring expert testimony, complex negotiations, zoning, land valuation or real estate law. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Edward S. Harris, Counsel, State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to eharris@sha.state.md.us by close of business day on Friday, April 28, 2017.
Posting Date: April 10, 2017 Closing Date: April 24, 2017
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Motor Vehicle Administration, Room 200, 6601 Ritchie Highway, NE Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Administrative Aide at the Motor Vehicle Administration (“MVA"). 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 MVA, 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.
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 April 24, 2017.
Posting Date: April 6, 2017 Closing Date: April 20, 2017
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Maryland Aviation Administration BWI Airport, MD 21240
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as Deputy Counsel for the Maryland Aviation Administration (“MAA"). This position will represent the MAA in litigation in courts and before administrative agencies and will provide advice on a variety of issues including procurement, leases, real estate transactions, land use, commercial transactions and State and federal statutes, regulations and case law. MAA offices are located at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and free parking is provided.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years legal experience and good research and writing skills. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested applicants should send a resume to Louisa H. Goldstein, Counsel to the Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 8766, BWI Airport, MD 21240, lgoldstein@bwiairport.com , by Thursday, April 20, 2017.
Location: Maryland Transportation Authority, 2310 Broening Highway Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Counsel to the Maryland Transportation Authority. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) finances, constructs, maintains, and operates Maryland's toll facilities. Attorneys provide advice on a wide range of matters, including public finance, bonds, personnel, real estate, contracts, police matters, torts, the Public Information Act (PIA), the Open Meetings Act (OMA), and procurement. The attorneys also represent the MdTA in all related litigation matters in State and Federal courts and administrative tribunals.
This position has supervisory responsibilities and assists Principal Counsel with office management and the coordination, assignment, and completion of the legal work by the assigned attorneys. The Deputy also 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 seven years experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Significant experience with State or public finance, bonds, personnel, PIA, OMA, or real estate is a plus.
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, Suite 150, Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, or by Email to bjones@mdta.state.md.us by the close of business on April 20, 2017.
Posting Date: March 15, 2017 Closing Date: April 7, 2017
Job Title: Deputy Chief 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 Deputy Chief – Enforcement for the Consumer Protection Division. The Deputy Chief – Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of the Consumer Protection Act and other consumer protection statutes. The Deputy Chief supervises the attorneys and investigators in the Consumer Protection Division's Enforcement Unit who conduct investigations and bring enforcement actions. The Deputy Chief also maintains his or her own caseload and performs administrative functions necessary to the operation of the Division
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of litigation experience, Maryland Bar membership, and strong analytical and writing skills. Complex litigation, class action, and/or government enforcement experience is preferred. Supervisory experience is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resume with cover letter explaining the candidate=s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruhn@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Friday, April 7, 2017.
Posting Date: March 13, 2017 Closing Date: March 27, 2017
Location: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene300 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 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). The Assistant Attorney General will advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within DHMH, including the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Thefocus of the position is the representation of DHMH in matters involving guardianship for adults and services for juveniles, although the individual will have the opportunity to engage in litigation, including appellate cases, involving other matters as well.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three 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 Kathleen A. Morse, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on March 27, 2017.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversityin the workplace.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The Assistant Attorney General will provide a wide variety of advice and litigation services for different entities of DHMH. Areas of focus for the position will include but may not be limited to: providing advice and serving as counsel to the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and handling state and federal court litigation, and administrative hearings. Responsibilities will include drafting and editing legislation, regulations, policy statements, and clients’ reports, representing the agencies in administrative and court litigation, advising them on litigation, providing advice on a myriad of issues facing the agencies, and coordinating when necessary with other AAGs on matter that may affect BHA.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years 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 Kathleen A. Morse, Deputy Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore MD 21201 by the close of business on March 27, 2017.
Posting Date: March 7, 2017 Closing Date: March 24, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General 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 Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Budget and Management. The position will act as legal advisor to the Maryland Central Collection Unit and will represent the Unit in all aspects of litigation in Maryland trial and appellate courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts, as well as representation of DBM on other matters as assigned. The salary range for this position is $64,608 - $103,743, depending on experience; with full state benefits (less experienced candidate will be offered a position at the lower end of the salary range.) The position is located at 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD.
Experience: The minimum requirements for this position is admission to the Maryland bar, five years' experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in litigation, excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills, as well as good judgement, trustworthiness, and attention to detail.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and a cover letter to Michael Scott
Friedman, Deputy Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, 300 West Preston Street, Room 407, Baltimore, MD 21201 or email michael.friedman@maryland.gov by close of business on March 24, 2017.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: February 24, 2017 Closing Date: March 17, 2017
Job Title: Administrator I Position Type: Regular 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 an Examiner/Financial Investigator in the Securities Division. The position functions as an Examiner.
The examiner/financial investigator 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: reviewing and analyzing initial and renewal registration applications, and amendment filings for broker-dealers and their agents and investment advisers and their representatives under the Maryland Securities Act; conducting routine, on-site inspections of investment adviser and broker-dealer firms; drafting correspondence to applicants outlining deficiencies in 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 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 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 March 17, 2017.
Posting Date: March 7, 2017 Closing Date: March 21, 2017
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time Supervising Attorney for Child Support
Location: 311 W. Saratoga, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General and Supervising Attorney for the Child Support Enforcement Administration at the Maryland Department of Human Resources.
This position provides advice of counsel and represents the Child Support Enforcement Administration (CSEA) of the Maryland Department of Human Resources in State and federal trial and appellate courts; assists CSEA 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 CSEA; and supervises the work of the approximately 43 Special Attorneys, appointed by the Attorney General, who represent CSEA in paternity, child support establishment, and numerous enforcement proceedings in 18 of Maryland's 24 counties.
Experience: The candidate must have at least five (5) years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar, including experience in child support matters.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes by electronic mail to: David
Beller, Principal Counsel, at david.beller@maryland.gov, by close of business on March 21, 2017. Please write “Supervising Attorney Application" in the subject line. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked to provide a writing sample.
Posting Date: February 28, 2017 Closing Date: March 14, 2017
Location: Department of Information Technology, 301 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 Information Technology. The Department coordinates the development, procurement, management and operation of State government information technology and telecommunications systems and services. This position is located at 301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have seven years’ experience as a practicing attorney with transactional experience, Maryland Bar membership and excellent writing and communication skills. Experience in drafting and negotiating government contracts and in State procurement is desirable.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Elizabeth Harris, Deputy Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to ccaldwell@oag.state.md.us by close of business on March 14, 2017.
Posting Date: February 22, 2017 Closing Date: March 8, 2017
Location: Criminal Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Responsibilities include investigations and litigation related to qui tam and other civil false claims cases in both state and federal courts, as well as criminal prosecutions relating to Medicaid fraud and to abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults receiving Medicaid funded services. This job involves coordinating efforts with other agencies and units, including the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and MFCU attorneys in other states.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of civil and/or criminal litigation experience, excellent investigative and case development skills, and knowledge of e-discovery. A background in health care law, particularly qui tam actions, is helpful but not required. Clerkships in state or federal courts can 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 Peter Killough, Division Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit pkillough@oag.state.md.us by March 8, 2017. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and transcript. Please write "MFCU Attorney Application" in the subject line.
Posting Date: February 22 2017 Closing Date: March 8, 2017
Location: Educational Affairs Division
200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience handling transactional matters. Experience in commercial real property transactions, public or corporate finance, and public private partnerships is desirable. Maryland Bar is required. Excellent research and writing skills are required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples to: Katherine Bainbridge, Chief, Educational Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business March 8, 2017.
