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Posting Date: September 30, 2020 Closing Date: October 21, 2020
Job Title: Senior Counsel for Litigation 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 candidates for a Senior Counsel for Litigation position for the Educational Affairs Division. The Division represents Maryland’s public higher education institutions and various related agencies in litigation in state and federal courts and in matters before state and federal administrative agencies. The Senior Counsel will prepare and litigate civil cases and matters on behalf of State entities and employees, to protect, assert and/or defend the State’s and the represented parties’ interests. The Senior Counsel will also consult with and advise other attorneys in the Division on the handling of cases and matters. Consultation will include review of civil appellate briefs and participation in moot courts.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years’ litigation experience, including first-chair trial and appellate experience in State and federal courts. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit via e-mail resumes and two writing samples to:
Katherine Bainbridge, Chief, Educational Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, kbainbridge@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Contractual Full-Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transit Administration, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transit Administration seeks applicants for a contractual Paralegal II. The position will provide administrative and legal support to several Assistants Attorney General. Applicants shall have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong organizational and writing skills, and be detailed-oriented with the ability to work at a consistently high pace. A knowledge of law office common practices and a good understanding of legal transactional work and basic contract construction is required. Applicants shall have experience coordinating and preparing contracts, vendor agreements and other legal documents and agreements; conducting computer-based legal research; and maintaining legal files and handling other related activities as assigned.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school equivalency certificate, formal paralegal training or education and a minimum of five years of experience as a paralegal performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Julie Sweeney, Principal Counsel, MTA, by the close of business Wednesday, October 7, 2020 by email to jsweeney@oag.state.md.us.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: September 24, 2020 Closing Date: October 7, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full-Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transit Administration, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Maryland Transit Administration seeks applicants for the full-time Contractual Assistant Attorney General. The position will represent the MTA and will be located remotely or at the William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The position involves representation of the MTA on a wide range of transactional matters including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with governmental agencies, utilities, railroads, and private business entities on variety of complex real estate, procurement construction and claims issues attendant to a public transit agency with over 3000 employees.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years transactional, procurement, construction or real estate experience with excellent writing and communication skills. Experience with the Maryland Public Information Act is also desirable. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes to: Julie Sweeney, Principal Counsel, MTA, by the close of business Wednesday, October 7, 2020 by email to jsweeney@oag.state.md.us.
Posting Date: September 9, 2020 Closing Date: September 23, 2020
Location: Maryland Department of the Environment, Office of the Attorney General 1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 755 Baltimore, MD 21230
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of Environment (“Department”) is seeking applicants for two Assistant Attorneys General to represent the Department. These positions serve as counsel to the Water and Science Administration. Position responsibilities include legal and regulatory advice, and litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience and excellent analytical and writing skills. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. Significant litigation experience and familiarity with environmental and administrative 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 close of business on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, by mail, fax: 410-537-3943 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by COB on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. EOE
Posting Date: August 31, 2020 Closing Date: September 15, 2020
Job Title: Division Director Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
The position involves overseeing the operations of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit; prosecuting cases involving Medicaid provider fraud and the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; suing Medicaid providers for fraud pursuant to the Maryland False Health Claims Act; managing a federal grant and insuring Unit compliance with federal regulations; filing federal and state annual reports; maintaining an active liaison with federal and state agencies; and initiating and supporting legislative matters.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have seven years litigation experience and admission to Maryland Bar. Experience with complex litigation is essential. Management experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to: Kathleen Murphy, Division Director, Criminal Division, Office of the Attorney General, by close of business on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 by email to kmurphy@oag.state.md.us.
Posting Date: August 24, 2020 Closing Date: September 8, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular/Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Opinions and Advice Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to work in the Opinions & Advice Division. As a member of the Opinions Division, the attorney in this position will primarily draft and edit official opinions of the Attorney General, as well as letters of advice to State agency clients, on challenging questions of State and federal law. The attorney will also help the Chief of Opinions provide internal advice on difficult legal questions to other attorneys in the office. The attorney might also be asked to assist the Division, as needed, with matters involving the Maryland Public Information Act, the Maryland Open Meetings Act, and the Baltimore City Board of Elections.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' legal experience, including an outstanding academic record, excellent legal research and writing skills, the intellect and creativity to handle sophisticated legal issues, and Maryland bar membership required. Judicial clerkship experience, as well as a working knowledge of the Maryland Public Information Act, would also be helpful, though not 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 Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Please include “Opinions AAG Position" in the subject line.
Assistant Attorney General - Department of Labor
Posting Date: August 18, 2020 Closing Date: September 1, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular / Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Labor 500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Assistant Attorney General position at the Department of Labor. This position serves 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 program; assists in drafting and reviewing intergovernmental agreements, with an emphasis on data-sharing agreements; advises the agency on procurement, 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 to the Division on personnel matters (disciplinary, terminations, ADA, EEO, and related matters).
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant legal experience. Strong abilities in legal research, writing, and organizational skills are required, as is admission to the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, 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, 500 N. Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: August 5, 2020 Closing Date: August 19, 2020
Job Title: Investigator (Fluent in Spanish) Position Type: Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking self-motivated candidates for a contractual Investigator who is fluent in Spanish for the Consumer Protection Division. The position will be responsible for handling the Division's Spanish hotline and conducting investigations into potential unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience OR graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school degree and at least four years of relevant experience. Experience working with databases and spreadsheets is preferred. Fluent Spanish is required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: August 4, 2020 Closing Date: August 17, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General representing the Public Access Ombudsman and the Public Information Act Compliance Board. The Ombudsman is charged with making reasonable attempts to resolve disputes arising under the Public Information Act and investigating specific PIA practices. The PIA Compliance Board decides complaints involving the imposition of unreasonable fees in excess of $350. The statutory provisions governing the Compliance Board appear at § 4-1A-01 et seq., with those related to the Ombudsman at § 4-1B-01 et seq. The Assistant Attorney General will provide legal advice to the Ombudsman in the performance of her mediation and investigative duties. With respect to the Compliance Board, the attorney will provide legal advice, attend Board meetings, and draft opinions at the Board's direction. The attorney may also be asked to provide public access training at conferences of local government officials and attorneys and perform other duties relating to Maryland's open government laws. As needed and as time permits, the attorney may also be asked to help draft opinions for the Open Meetings Compliance Board and official opinions of the Attorney General.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, including substantial experience with the PIA or the federal Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar. Experience with State and local government and the Open Meetings Act would be a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes via e-mail by close of business on Monday, August 17, 2020 to Deborah Spence at opinions@oag.state.md.us.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: July 28, 2020 Closing Date: August 11, 2020
Job Title: Database Specialist Position Type: 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 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, troubleshooting desktop and laptop issues, providing printer and copier support requests, toner replacement as well as Project Management of our new Case Management System.
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.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Tuesday, August 11, 2020..
Posting Date: May 28, 2020 Closing Date: June 12, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Labor
500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Full-Time Assistant Attorney General position with the Department of Labor. 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 and requires knowledge and understanding of banking and mortgage laws and regulations. In addition, the position involves matters related to the 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 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, 500 North Calvert Street, Suite 406, Baltimore, MD 21202, by the close of business on Friday, June 12, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: May 21, 2020 Closing Date: June 5, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 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 transactional matters, all involving issues that may include environmental compliance, worker safety, human resources, procurement and contracts, tort matters, debt collection, 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 business transactions and contracts. Candidates should also have significant experience in several of the other areas described above.
Demonstrated working knowledge of legal issues related to public utilities 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 attorneys should submit their resumes, with cover letter, by email to: Sean L. Coleman, Principal Counsel, at scoleman@menv.com by the end of business day on Friday, June 5,
2020. Please write “MES AAG Vacancy" in the subject line. Applicants who are invited to an interview will be required to provide references and writing samples at that time.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate position in its Educational Affairs Division. This position will provide legal administrative support to assistant attorneys general who advise and represent Maryland's public higher education institutions. Position responsibilities include management of advice and litigation files and court filings; review, organization and preparation of documents for discovery and trial preparation; maintenance of case management protocols, and general administrative support for the Division's attorneys.
Experience: This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary. (Applicants may substitute one year of education or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience. Applicants may substitute additional education from an accredited law school at the rate of one year of education for two years of the required experience.) Candidates should be detailed-oriented, have excellent organizational and writing skills, be able to use independent judgment, and have the ability to work at a consistently high pace. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and strong word processing skills; knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is preferred. Knowledge of Maryland and Federal court procedures and litigation support experience is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes with cover letter to: Michelle Swift, Education Affairs Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Posting Date: March 10, 2020 Closing Date: March 24, 2020
Location: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIMINAL DIVISION 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General seeks applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position in its Organized Crime Unit, which handles complex investigations and prosecutions of criminal gang activities, firearms and narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, prison corruption, and violent felonies from serious assaults to serial murders. The Assistant Attorney General will lead investigations and prosecutions of complex and serious cases in all of the aforementioned areas, primarily focusing on cases related to gang activity, corruption, violence and misconduct in Maryland prison systems. A wide range of investigative tools will be deployed, including, but not limited to, undercover operations, wiretaps, and the use of the grand jury. Experience with complex criminal prosecutions and a passion for trial work is essential, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. A strong ability to build and maintain relationships with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement is essential, along with excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit their resumes in PDF form to Barbara Gilliard atbgilliard@oag.state.md.us, by the close of business on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Applicants who are invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references. Please write “Organized Crime – Prison Corruption AAG" in the subject line.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division is seeking applicants for two Contractual Fraud Investigator positions to work closely with Assistant Attorneys General to investigate and bring enforcement actions for violations of the state securities act, franchise law, and business opportunities act. Duties include locating and interviewing victims and witnesses; preparing interview reports, affidavits, subpoenas, and other documents for civil and administrative proceedings; serving subpoenas, administrative orders, and court orders; reviewing and analyzing subpoenaed documents, including bank records, brokerage accounts, and other financial and business records; tracing funds and locating assets of targets; dealing with officials of brokerage firms, financial planners, and franchisors; working with victims of financial fraud, including unsophisticated investors, immigrants, and the elderly; acting in an undercover capacity as a potential investor; testifying in court and administrative hearings; and working closely with other law enforcement agencies, including the SEC, the FTC, the United States Attorney's Office, the State Police, local prosecutors, the U.S. Customs Service, the FBI, and Postal Inspectors.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
Preferred Experience: A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, criminal justice or a related field from an accredited college or university, and three years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience OR graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and seven years of experience performing investigative work in securities, financial fraud, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, or similar relevant experience. Experience in criminal or financial investigation and law enforcement background preferred. Must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, and word processing programs. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidates must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business Friday, March 20,2020.
Posting Date: March 4, 2020 Closing Date: March 18, 2020
Job Title: Examiner (Administrator I) Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Attorney General's Office is accepting resumes for (3) Contractual Examiners in the Securities Division. The position functions as an Examiner.
The Examiner will work primarily in the Investment Adviser/Broker-Dealer Unit of the Securities Division, although they may be required to work with other Units within the Division. Duties include: conducting routine, on-site inspections of investment adviser and broker-dealer firms to include conducting interviews of registrants, reviewing and analyzing registrants' financial and non-financial books and records, drafting correspondence to registrants outlining deficiencies found during on-site inspections, and performing any necessary follow-up; reviewing and analyzing initial and renewal registration applications and amendment filings for investment advisers and their representatives and brokerdealers and their agents; drafting correspondence to applicants outlining deficiencies in registration applications and requesting additional information; drafting pleadings related to administrative actions involving registration; providing status reports; responding to inquiries from applicants, registrants, their counsel and the public; reviewing federal and state application forms and financial documents; using the Division computer systems and the Central Registration Depository (CRD), Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD) and Electronic Filing Depository (EFD) to review available information concerning applicants; reviewing and analyzing filings for franchise and securities offerings under the Maryland Franchise Law and Maryland Securities Act, respectively. Other duties include consulting with Assistant Attorneys General in the Division on matters of policy and legal interpretation and assisting the Assistant Attorneys General with disciplinary and enforcement proceedings; supervising secretary and registration assistant in conjunction with other examiners and Assistant Attorneys General; being available to perform examiner functions in different units as the need arises.
Experience: Minimum qualifications for this position are: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Posting Date: March 4, 2020 Closing Date: March 18, 2020
Job Title: Forensic Accountant/Examiner Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a forensic accountant/examiner for the Securities Division.
Duties: The forensic accountant oversees and manages the accounting responsibilities of the Maryland Securities Division in its administration and enforcement of Maryland investor protection laws, including the Securities Act, the Franchise Law, and the Business Opportunities Act. He or she analyzes financial records related to registration applications, on-site inspections, and law enforcement investigations. The accountant evaluates audited and unaudited financial statements submitted by registrants to determine compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and other requirements under Maryland law. The accountant collects and analyzes complex financial documents, including bank and brokerage accounts. He or she participates in law enforcement cases filed in courts and administrative hearings by organizing and synthesizing evidence, supervising investigations of financial records, and serving as an agency expert on financial matters. The accountant also assesses the internal controls over funds received by the Securities Division. As an examiner, the position reviews and evaluates registration applications and disclosure documents, including prospectuses, contracts, financial statements, advertising materials, and other required submissions to determine adequacy and accuracy of disclosure, including compliance under Maryland law.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a forensic accountant and be an active, licensed Certified Public Accountant. A background in securities or franchise regulation is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget & Management, Maryland Online Employment Center http://www/jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Posting Date: March 2, 2020 Closing Date: March 16, 2020
Job Title: Criminal Investigator/Administrator I Position Type: Contractual Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Environmental Crimes Unit, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Investigation Division's Environmental Crimes Unit (ECU), is seeking applications for a Contractual Criminal Investigator. The Investigator will work closely with Assistant Attorneys General, the Chief Investigator, and other ECU staff conducting confidential criminal investigations of violations of environmental statutes for which criminal penalties are provided in the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, along with other related criminal charges. Duties may include: surveillance; identifying, locating and interviewing suspects and other witnesses; preparing investigative reports; gathering and reviewing evidence; maintaining vehicle and travel logs; attending staff meetings; assisting in the drafting and execution of search warrants; working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and personnel; following up on various complaints; preparing cases for trial; and providing testimony in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings.
Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Minimum of three years of criminal or environmental investigative experience is preferred.
Must have computer software experience, including use of Access or Excel, word processing programs, and a fundamental understanding of database concepts. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work throughout the State and at times work outside the typical workday as may be required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business Monday, March 16, 2020..
Posting Date: February 28, 2020 Closing Date: March 13, 2020
Job Title: Chief Investigative Auditor (Fiscal Admin II) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General-Criminal Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD
Description: The Office of the Attorney General Criminal Division is seeking applicants for the Chief Investigative Auditor in its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). This position reports to the MFCU Director, manages other auditors who work in the MFCU, assists with the collection and analysis of data needed for nationwide litigation, and works with Assistant Attorneys General to investigate and prosecute fraud by health care providers receiving Medicaid funds. Duties include providing and supervising auditing and accounting work for MFCU investigations and prosecutions; assisting with the resolution of problems arising in complex investigations and litigation; conducting specialized training for investigative auditors; managing the daily work of the MFCU's auditing section; and devising and implementing investigative plans.
Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Three years of experience in administrative or professional work. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. A bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited fouryear college or university and three years criminal or fraud investigative auditing experience are preferred.
Must have basic computer database software experience, e.g., Access, Excel, and Word processing programs and fundamental understanding of data base concepts. Must have excellent communication and writing skills. The candidate must be willing to work throughout the state and at times work outside the typical workday, as required. The candidate must possess a valid Maryland Driver's License.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Friday, March 13, 2020.
Posting Date: March 4, 2020 Closing Date March 18, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Department of General Services, 300 W. Preston St., Suite 1304, Baltimore, Maryland.
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services, seeks applicants for a regular full-time Assistant Attorney General. The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with the procurement of commodities and services, energy, facilities maintenance, information technology, leased space by the State as lessee, the design and construction of State buildings and the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for the State of Maryland. The successful candidate will handle real property transactions, particularly, he or she will be responsible for drafting, and reviewing real estate documents, commercial leases, complicated titles, and provide general advice and legal assistance to the Department's Office of Real Estate.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, communication and organizational skills and five years of legal experience, with at least three years of experience with a real estate law firm, title insurance company, or real estate developer. Admission to the Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a writing sample (advice letter), no longer than five pages to Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Posting Date: March 3, 2020 Closing Date: March 17, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health 300 W. Preston St., Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as a Senior Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Senior Assistant Attorney General will supervise the general litigation team of attorneys. Advise, and represent in administrative and judicial proceedings, a number of entities within MDH, including but not limited to the Personnel office, Local Health departments, Anatomy Board and the OCME.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law or experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and list of three references via email to kathleen.todd@maryland.gov or via regular mail to Kathleen A. Ellis, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Posting Date: February 26, 2020 Closing Date: March 11, 2020
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208
Description: The Office of the Attorney General for the Maryland State Police is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II within the office of the Maryland State Police. The position works with 5 attorneys and interacts with State Troopers and other civilian employees. Duties include legal research requiring the application of Maryland case law, statutes and regulation, and preparation of legal documents in all facets of federal and state litigation, administrative matters, procurement and tort claims. The position is also responsible for case organization and file management, maintaining and updating law library materials, creating and maintaining the database of information through investigation and/or discovery. The position provides administrative support to the Principal Counsel and other attorneys within the division.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate. The ideal candidate will have three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Graduation from an accredited paralegal studies program and have at least two years of experience working for a litigation attorney is preferred. Applicants should be able to perform legal research using Westlaw and Lexis; deliver filings to various courts and boards; and attend occasional lengthy hearings, document productions, and depositions. Applicants must have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work at periodic high volumes. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, and Concordance will be preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Posting Date: February 25, 2020 Closing Date: March 10, 2020
Job Title: Investigative Auditor Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG") is seeking applicants for the position of Investigative Auditor in its Criminal Division. This individual will work with Assistant Attorneys General, Investigative Auditors, civilian investigators and law enforcement officers in the investigation and prosecution of fraud, corruption, and multi-jurisdictional criminal cases. The position is responsible for conducting complex financial investigations, which includes reviewing and analyzing records, conducting interviews, and testifying in court.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (degree in business, finance or accounting is preferred); seven years of auditing/investigating in an administrative or professional setting; and an aptitude for detailed work. Demonstrated knowledge of Excel is preferred. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Internal Auditor designations are preferred but not required.
The ideal candidate will also be a team player who can work independently, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
Posting Date: February 24, 2020 Closing Date: March 10, 2020
Job Title: Administrative Officer II/ Paralegal Position Type: Full Time Contractual
Location: Office of the Attorney General- State Highway Administration 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General, State Highway Administration, is seeking applicants for a Contractual Administrative Officer II/Paralegal. The position will assist the Office Manager with small procurement and billing procedures, will coordinate client resources, provide legal support, maintain electronic document retention and case management processes and provide administrative support for numerous Assistant Attorneys General. Position responsibilities include preparing first draft of basic legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and correspondence; conducting legal and investigative research; preparing exhibits; communicating with staff, other agencies, and the general public; maintaining office resources; monitoring trial calendars; answering telephones; and any additional duties related to working in a law office. Maintaining Case tracking Program.
Experience: Graduate of an accredited high school, or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, and a minimum of three years' experience as a legal assistant performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. (Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or law school may be substituted for the required experience). Candidates may substitute experience with work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants shall have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document or comparable word processing skills, strong organizational and writing skills, case & document management, detailed-oriented and an ability to work at consistently high pace. Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and experience with Salesforce application is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes by regular mail to Pavlina Lubenov-Johns, Office Manager, Maryland State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to PLubenovjohns@mdot.maryland.gov by close of business day on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Please put “Administrative Officer II/Paralegal" in the subject line.
Posting Date: February 24, 2020 Closing Date: March 9, 2020
Job Title: Investigator (Admin Officer III) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Criminal Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Criminal Division is seeking a Criminal Investigator. The investigator will work closely with Assistant Attorneys General conducting confidential investigations of criminal activity. This position is responsible for planning and carrying out all phases of criminal investigations and assisting in prosecutions. Duties may include identifying, locating and interviewing witnesses; preparing witness interview memoranda; drafting and serving subpoenas; gathering and reviewing evidence; preparing reports; testifying in grand jury and court proceedings; assisting with search warrants; working with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; conducting surveillance; following up on various in-coming complaints; and preparing cases for trial.
Experience: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and three years' investigative experience. Candidates may substitute additional investigative experience on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-foryear basis for the required education and experience.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Posting Date: February 21, 2020 Closing Date: March 9, 2020
Job Title: Administrative Aide Position Type: Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General- Department of Budget & Management 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Budget and Management is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Aide. The position is a Grade 11 ($34,174 - $53,658, depending upon experience) and is located at 300 West Preston Street, Baltimore, Md 21201. The position supports at least three attorneys and a paralegal and responsibilities include preparing and typing correspondence, legal memoranda, and pleadings; receiving and screening telephone calls; interacting with various State agencies, Courts, litigants and their attorneys, and the public generally assisting with the secretarial administration of the Unit.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; four years secretarial experience. (Pertinent volunteer and/or part time experience is acceptable. Applicants may substitute an Associate of Arts degree with a major in Secretarial Science from an accredited college for up to two years of the required experience.) Applicants must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel, telephone experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work well with a team of busy professionals. Legal secretarial experience preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by the close of business on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (“MDOT SHA"). Responsibilities include representing MDOT SHA in State and federal court and in administrative proceedings. Caseload will include condemnation, real estate, and tort matters and will involve transportation and environmental issues. The position also will provide advice and support to MDOT SHA's Office of Real Estate. The position may include litigation in all areas of the State, when needed, and will handle cases independently and as a member of a team.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with excellent writing and communication skills. Jury trial experience, particularly with expert testimony, is preferred. Experience in any of the following areas is desirable: eminent domain; real estate; tort; zoning and land use; transportation; environmental law; complex negotiations; and other civil litigation. Maryland Bar required.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and two writing samples by regular mail to Kevin Reynolds, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, 707 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to kreynolds@sha.state.md.us by close of business on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Posting Date: February 13, 2020 Closing Date March 2, 2020
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Department of Education 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Counsel to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). This position has supervisory responsibilities and assists the Principal Counsel with office management and the coordination, assignment and completion of the legal work by assigned attorneys who provide advice and counsel on a wide variety of education law issues to the MSDE units. The position directly handles or supervises litigation, including personnel litigation, EEOC complaints, tort cases, and other federal and State court litigation as it arises, and handles advice and counsel to Divisions of MSDE, including Office of Childcare.
Experience: The ideal candidate must have at least five years of legal experience; membership in the Maryland Bar, excellent writing and communication skills; and litigation experience. Knowledge of education law preferred but not necessary.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume to Elliott Schoen, Principal
Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland State Department of Education, 200 St. Paul Place, 19th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 or by email to mphillips@oag.state.md.us by close of business on Monday, March 2, 2020.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: February 11, 2020 Closing Date: February 26, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the Director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The position involves overseeing the operations of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit; prosecuting cases involving Medicaid provider fraud and the abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; suing Medicaid providers for fraud pursuant to the Maryland False Health Claims Act; managing a federal grant and insuring Unit compliance with federal regulations; filing federal and state annual reports; maintaining an active liaison with federal and state agencies; and initiating and supporting legislative matters.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to: Kathleen Murphy, Division Director, Criminal Division, Office of the Attorney General, by close of business on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 by email to kmurphy@oag.state.md.us.
Posting Date: January 31, 2020 Closing Date: February 14, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Contractual Full-time
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants to serve as a contractual Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The Assistant Attorney General will support the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). The Assistant Attorney General will, along with colleagues, primarily be responsible for representing the MMCC in civil and administrative litigation and will also have the opportunity to handle the legal aspects of the MMCC's regulation, licensing, and oversight of the growing, distribution and use of medical cannabis in the State.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience; significant experience conducting all phases of civil litigation; excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar. Prior experience representing a regulatory agency or licensing entity would be helpful.
Submission: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references via email to tiffany.johnson@maryland.gov or via regular mail to AAG Heather Nelson, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health, 300 West Preston Street, Suite 302, Baltimore, MD 21201 by the close of business on Friday, February 14, 2020.
Posting Date: January 30, 2020 Closing Date: February 13, 2020
Location: Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Counsel to the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MTA is a multi-modal transit system, operating Local and Commuter Buses, Light Rail, Metro-Subway, Maryland Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service and a comprehensive Paratransit (mobility) system. It also owns several freight railroad right of ways and has agreements with several freight carriers operating over those right of ways. The MTA attorneys handle a variety of matters, including procurements, contract disputes, personnel and police actions, torts, real estate, environmental law, and rail. They also represent MTA in litigation related to these matters in state and federal courts, as well as administrative tribunals. The Deputy Counsel has supervisory responsibilities and assists the Principal Counsel with office management and the coordination, assignment, and completion of the legal work by the assigned attorneys. In addition, the Deputy confers with the attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters, and litigation.
Experience: The ideal candidate should have a minimum of seven years of legal experience and admission to the Maryland Bar. Applicants must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. Supervisory, litigation, procurement, railroad, transit, police, personnel, or union experience is a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Julie T. Sweeney, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Transit Administration, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1200, Baltimore, MD 21202, or by email to sfreedman@mta.maryland.gov, by the close of business on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Posting Date: January 28, 2020 Closing Date February 12, 2020
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes and a writing sample (advice letter), no longer than five pages to Lauri McGuire, Principal Counsel, Department of General Services, 300 West Preston Street, Room 608, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 by the close of business Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Posting Date: January 28, 2020 Closing Date: February 12, 2020
Job Title: Principal Counsel Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Maryland Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 8766, BWI Airport, Maryland 21240
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Principal Counsel to the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MAA owns and operates Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and Martin State Airport (MTN). BWI is the State's sole air carrier, and it services 25 million passengers per year. MTN is a general aviation reliever airport, with an Air National Guard facility, police helicopter operations, and other general aviation activities. The Principal Counsel has lead supervisory responsibilities involving office management and oversight of all legal work at MAA. MAA attorneys provide advice and representation on a variety of matters, including procurements, contract disputes, commercial transactions, concession activities, real estate, environmental issues (such as noise and aircraft deicing), public finance and personnel actions. The Principal Counsel will confer with the attorneys on the substance and strategy of their work while handling his or her own docket of advice, transactional matters and/or litigation.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience as an attorney. Applicants must have strong organizational and managerial skills; the ability to supervise a large and complex litigation/transactional docket; and strong oral and written communication skills. State or public procurement, aviation, bonds/finance, personnel, litigation and management is a plus.
Submission: Interested persons should submit resumes to: Cheryl Brown-Whitfield, Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD 21076, or by email to cpowell6@mdot.maryland.gov, by the close of business on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Applicants invited for an interview may also be asked for a writing sample and references.
Posting Date: January 23, 2020 Closing Date: February 13, 2020
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General at the Maryland Department of Human Services.
Primary responsibilities include procurement, review of contracts, agreements, requests for proposals and modifications, and representing the agency before the Board of Contract Appeals. Additional responsibilities will include providing a broad range of advice to the Administrations within the Department and representing the Department in State and federal courts.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, including some experience or a demonstrated interest in government contracts and other transactional matters; must have excellent writing and communication skills and be a member of the Maryland Bar.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resumes and a writing sample by electronic mail to: David Beller, Principal Counsel, at david.beller@maryland.gov, by close of business on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Please write “Assistant Attorney General - Procurement Attorney Application" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Posting Date: January 27, 2020 Closing Date: February 10, 2020
Job Title: Legal Secretary Position Type: Regular Full time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Insurance Administration 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for the position of Legal Secretary in its Maryland Insurance Administration. The position provides administrative and secretarial support to the Assistant Attorneys General. Responsibilities include typing and/or editing correspondence, legal memoranda and briefs; entering data in a case management system; maintaining legislative working files for individual attorney assigned to bill reviews; creating and maintaining schedules; maintaining closed file database storage for record retention schedule; creating and maintaining files for litigation; maintaining supplies for the Unit; receiving visitors and screening telephone calls.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate and three years' experience as a legal secretary, including typing legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas and other legal documents; maintaining case files, schedules and logs, and verifying legal citations and references. Additional secretarial or other clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Legalman classifications or Paralegal specialty codes in the administrative support field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2016; strong word processing skills; knowledge of the various court system's electronic filing process; multi-line telephone experience; and excellent organizational skills.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/md/ by the close of business Monday, February 10, 2020.
Posting Date: January 23, 2020 Closing Date: February 7, 2020
Job Title: Deputy Counsel Position Type: Full Time
Location: Department of Budget & Management, 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an attorney to serve as Deputy
Counsel to the Maryland Department of Budget and Management. The Deputy Counsel assists the Principal Counsel in providing legal advice and representation to the Department. The position is primarily responsible for advising and representing the Central Collection Unit within the Department and for supervising other attorneys and support staff assigned to represent the Central Collection Unit. The Deputy Counsel directly handles or supervises litigation on behalf of the Central Collection Unit in Maryland trial and appellate courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts. The position is located at 300 West Preston Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have at least seven years of legal experience and be members in good standing of the Maryland Bar. Candidates must also have excellent writing and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, and trustworthiness. Ideal candidates will have debt collection and bankruptcy experience, as well as experience managing a high volume litigation practice, including supervisory experience. Finally, knowledge or experience with Maryland administrative law is also desired.
Submission: Interested persons are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in and qualifications for the position, to Brent Bolea, Principal Counsel, Department of Budget and Management, 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, or by email to brent.bolea1@maryland.gov, by close of business on Friday, February 7, 2020.
Posting Date: January 22, 2020 Closing Date: February 7, 2020
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General (litigation) Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: Courts and Judicial Affairs Division, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: The Courts & Judicial Affairs Division of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General position (litigation). This Division provides legal services to the Judicial Branch of State government and selected executive agencies including the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Maryland Tax Court. The primary responsibilities of this litigation counsel position include the representation of judges, Judiciary officials, and agencies in state and federal court.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least three years litigation experience, superior writing and research skills and excellent organizational skills. Civil rights, employment and tort litigation experience preferred. Jury trial, federal bar admission and federal court experience is highly desirable. Maryland Bar membership is required.
Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit resumes, a writing sample, and a list of three references, all in PDF, to Michele McDonald, Chief Counsel, at mmcdonald@oag.state.md.us by close of business day on Friday, February 7, 2020. Please write “Litigation Counsel" in the subject line.
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
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