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 a motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk to support the State Treasurer's Office's legal division in advancing the mission of public service and Treasury administration. This is an excellent opportunity for current law students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in government legal practice, including regulatory compliance and policy development in statewide financial and fiscal matters including banking, investment, debt management, insurance, college savings plan administration, and related Treasury functions and operations.

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
Review and summarize case files, contracts, and administrative records
Attend client meetings as appropriate
Assist with legislative and regulatory review and analysis
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, civil law, or administrative law
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 financial law, administrative law, constitutional law, or public interest law
Familiarity with Maryland law and court procedures

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.