Closing Date: 24th February, 2025
Description:
Salary: This position offers a salary range of $95,991 - $140,320, with potential for advancement up to $154,928 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $140,320.Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1304, Baltimore, Maryland
Telework: A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures.
Description: The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State's legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland's 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.
The Office of the Attorney General, Department of General Services, seeks applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General that is responsible for advice and counsel on procurement issues. The Department of General Services (DGS) is charged with, among other things, the procurement of supplies, services, construction, architecture and engineering services, facilities maintenance, and information technology. The Assistant Attorney General will primarily provide advice to the Office of State Procurement regarding all aspects of its procurement of supplies, services, construction, architecture and engineering services, facilities maintenance, and information technology; including reviewing contracts and solicitations for legal sufficiency and compliance with the procurement law; advice to the Department on its evaluation of bids and proposals, protests, and contract claims. This position will also be responsible for the review of Public Information Act responses, and subpoena requests.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; at least 5 years of experience in government contracting, negotiation and contract drafting. Previous government/public experience is preferable but not required. Experience in reviewing leases is also desirable but not essential. Maryland Bar membership (or ability to waive in) is required.
Employment Benefits for Regular Positions: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.