Closing Date: 22nd April, 2024
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 candidates for the positions of (3) Assistant Attorneys General, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The Assistant Attorneys General will primarily handle federal and state court litigation relating to correctional matters. The litigation responsibilities will include defending tort claims, civil rights actions initiated by inmates and employees, cases arising under the Public Information Act, and actions for judicial review of agency decisions. The positions will involve trial and appellate work, and an extensive motions practice. The attorneys will also provide legal advice to the Division of Correction and other agencies of the Department.?
Experience: The ideal candidates will have at least three years' litigation experience, membership in the Maryland Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and strong analytical and writing skills. Experience in handling matters at both the federal and state levels is preferred.
