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: Maryland Department of Health, Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation

300 W. Preston Street Suite #201, Baltimore, MD 21201

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 is seeking a dedicated and experienced attorney to join the Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division (HOPL) as an Assistant Attorney General. This pivotal role involves leading the prosecution of licensing cases before the Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Social Work Examiners, the Board of Dental Examiners, the Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and Board of Massage Therapy Examiners and other health occupation licensing boards.

Responsibilities include prosecuting licensing cases by serving as the primary administrative prosecutor for disciplinary cases against health care professionals. These cases may involve allegations of unprofessional conduct, substance abuse, standard of care violations, fraud, abuse, drug diversion, incompetence, and sexual misconduct. Drafting and filing charging documents, legal motions, and other necessary pleadings is required for this role. The AAG will represent the State in hearings before the Boards or the Office of Administrative Hearings, presenting evidence and arguments to support disciplinary actions. This role also works directly with board staff to coordinate case management, develop prosecution strategies, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal acumen, a passion for public service, and a commitment to upholding the standards of health care professions in Maryland. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be able to maintain meticulous records of all cases, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of proceedings and outcomes.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience with government law, administrative law, and litigation. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation including working with and presenting expert testimony is highly desirable. A background in health law or malpractice experience is helpful. Admission to the Maryland Bar or the ability to immediately 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.