Closing Date: 3rd July, 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.
Law clerks in the OAG's Criminal Division will collaborate closely with prosecutors on complex, multi-jurisdictional criminal cases. Law clerks will assist with evidence analysis, trial preparation, and legal research and writing. They will gain hands-on experience in investigations spanning criminal enterprises, drug distribution conspiracies, violent crime patterns, white-collar offenses, fraud, public corruption, and environmental and natural resources crimes.
As a law clerk you will:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Telework: Hybrid Work – 1-2 in-office days weekly.
As a law clerk you will:
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a wide range of legal issues
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Review and summarize evidence, case files, and records
- Support attorneys in litigation preparation, including discovery and trial preparation
- Attend hearings, depositions, and meetings as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the legal team
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an accredited law school
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Demonstrated interest in public service, administrative law, or litigation
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research tools
- Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a public law office, legal clinic, or government agency
- Coursework in evidence law, criminal law, or criminal procedure
- Familiarity with Maryland law and court procedures