Closing Date: 2nd March, 2025
Description:
Salary: This position offers a salary range of $95,991 - $140,328, 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 $140,328.Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health
300 W. Preston Street, Suite #302, 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, Maryland Department of Health (MDH), is seeking applicants to serve as an Assistant Attorney General representing MDH in civil litigation. MDH's mission is to promote and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. As a large and dynamic agency with a $19 billion budget in fiscal year 2025, MDH is involved in a variety of litigation ranging from tort matters to class action lawsuits.
The Assistant Attorney General represents MDH in general civil litigation in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. Civil litigation includes, but is not limited to, tort claims filed against MDH under the Maryland Tort Claims Act, 42 U.S.C. 1983 claims involving MDH-operated facilities and programs, employment related claims under federal and state law, such as the Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Attorney General also assists MDH in responding to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Maryland Commission for Civil Rights charges and represents MDH in appeals of employee grievances. The Assistant Attorney General also assists MDH to comply with third-party subpoenas, including requests for Electronically Stored Information, and Public Information Act requests. Routine responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal documents, attending court proceedings, and collaborating with other assistant attorneys general to develop and implement litigation strategies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, excellent research and writing skills, and experience litigating in administrative and judicial forums. The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with clients and external stakeholders is essential. Admission to the Maryland Bar is required. The ability to handle independently all phases of litigation is highly desirable. A background in health law, tort law, and experience representing a regulatory agency is helpful.
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.
