Closing Date: 4th November, 2026
Description:
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 OAG is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a Assistant Attorney General for the Maryland Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The MVA is a major state agency with roughly 1,600 employees, an operating budget of about $268 million, and approximately $1.9 billion in annual revenue. The agency is responsible for licensing drivers; titling and registering vehicles; administering the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP); and enforcing automobile insurance compliance. Its regulatory duties also encompass oversight of automobile manufacturers, distributors, dealers, salespeople, tag and title services, and driving schools.
The OAG unit at the MVA is staffed by one Deputy Principal Counsel, one Assistant Deputy Principal Counsel, three Assistant Attorneys General (one currently assigned to the Tort Litigation Unit), one Office Manager, and two Administrative Assistants.
This role offers the opportunity to provide legal guidance in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. MVA attorneys advise and represent the MVA on a wide range of matters, including, but not limited to, driver license and business license suspensions, procurements, contract disputes, commercial transactions, personnel actions, and civil claims.
The Assistant Attorney General will represent the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) in state and federal courts and before the Office of Administrative Hearings. This position is responsible for litigating judicial reviews involving suspensions, revocations, and denials of driver and business licenses or applications; defending personnel actions; and handling a broad range of civil litigation matters affecting the MVA. The Assistant Attorney General also provides comprehensive legal advice on issues related to driver licensing, vehicle registration, business and occupational licensing, employment and labor matters, procurement, Public Information Act compliance, legislative review, regulatory development, and consumer-related matters. This role ensures that the MVA's decisions and operations remain legally sound and consistent with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
Classification: Assistant Attorney General III
Experience: The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of substantive litigation experience, demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex cases, conduct thorough legal research, and produce clear, persuasive written work. Exceptional analytical, communication, and advocacy skills are essential, as the role requires frequent interaction with courts, administrative bodies, and agency leadership. Experience in any of the following areas is highly desirable: employment and personnel matters, administrative hearings, appellate litigation, legislative and regulatory review, procurement and contract disputes, and motor vehicle or traffic-related legal issues. Candidates must be prepared to navigate diverse legal questions and provide well‑reasoned guidance in a fast‑paced regulatory environment. Membership in the Maryland Bar or the ability to waive in is required at the time of hire.
Pro Bono Commitment: The Office of the Attorney General expects its attorneys to demonstrate a sustained commitment to pro bono service. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of meaningful pro bono engagement or a sincere interest in pro bono work as a professional obligation. Once hired, Assistant Attorneys General are expected to fulfill that commitment throughout their employment with the Office through active participation in OAG's Stephen H. Sachs Pro Bono Program or other qualified opportunities. The OAG supports attorneys in meeting the goal set by the Maryland Supreme Court, MD Atty Rules 19-306.1(b), by allowing up to 50 hours work-time to be used for approved pro bono activities.
Submission: Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a list of three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor. Please note that this job posting will come offline at 6:00 p.m. EST on the closing date.
Telework: Hybrid Work – Two in-office days weekly.