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, Maryland Department of Labor 100 S. Charles Street, 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.
OAG is seeking applicants for a Assistant Attorney General position with the Maryland Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning. The AAG will provide advice and representation to the Division on the substantive State and federal laws and regulations for which the Division is responsible, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, as well as procurement, grants, data-sharing, and other contract matters. The position's responsibilities include providing formal advice to the clients and day-to-day advice to the staff on a variety of legal matters related to the client's mission. Specific responsibilities include providing advice and counsel on legal issues affecting WIOA policymaking and administration including apprenticeship and adult education; participating on committees and in meetings; reviewing, analyzing and preparing legislation, policy and regulations, responding to Public Information Act Requests, and compliance with the Open Meetings Act. The AAG also provides legal advice regarding contract negotiations, disputes, modifications, and is responsible for drafting and reviewing other legal documents for legal form and sufficiency. Finally, the AAG is responsible for working collaboratively with and supporting other assistant attorneys general regarding common workforce issues. This position performs other duties as assigned.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience,
excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar or the
ability to waive in immediately. Strong research, writing and
organizational skills are required. Candidates must be able to work
cooperatively within and across agencies, be able to respond efficiently
and effectively to client emergencies, and have a willingness to expand
their knowledge of substantive legal issues. Knowledge of State and
federal workforce development law, registered apprenticeship law,
personnel and procurement is a plus.
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.
