Closing Date: 6th 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 and motivated attorney to serve as Unit Chief of the Special Litigation Unit within the Consumer Protection Division. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to lead high‑impact enforcement work that directly protects Maryland consumers from unfair, abusive, and deceptive practices.
The Consumer Protection Division is one of the most active and visible components of the OAG. Its mission is to safeguard consumers through enforcement, mediation, advocacy, education, registration, and outreach. The Division's work spans major enforcement actions, administrative adjudications, mediation of tens of thousands of disputes each year, oversight of the Health Education and Advocacy Unit, administration of the Home Builder Registration and Guaranty Fund, data privacy enforcement, identity theft assistance, consumer outreach, and multistate and federal enforcement collaborations. With its broad responsibilities and statewide reach, CPD plays a critical role in protecting Marylanders and strengthening market fairness.
The Special Litigation Unit is responsible for enforcing a wide range of consumer protection laws, including matters involving health clubs, home builders, sales representatives, structured settlement transferees, and violations of the Maryland False Claims Act and worker protection laws. The Unit also provides advice under the Public Information Act, represents the Guaranty Fund throughout the administrative process, and supports senior asset recovery efforts. This is a high‑volume enforcement practice involving investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigation in state and federal courts. In Fiscal Year 2026, the Unit handled more than one hundred Guaranty Fund complaints.
The Unit Chief will lead a dedicated team of attorneys and investigators who conduct investigations, evaluate potential violations, and, when appropriate, initiate enforcement actions. The Unit Chief manages an active litigation docket, oversees investigations, supervises attorneys, and ensures that enforcement actions are timely, well‑supported, and aligned with the Division's priorities. This leadership role is central to CPD's enforcement mission and offers a significant opportunity to improve outcomes for consumers across Maryland.
As a leader within the Division, the Unit Chief will provide steady, effective guidance to the team; offer clear direction; set expectations; and follow through on commitments. The role requires sound judgment in hiring and personnel decisions, strong operational management, and the ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive team culture. The Unit Chief is also responsible for reviewing work product, keeping the Division Chief informed of emerging issues, helping allocate work equitably, and supporting the professional development of attorneys and staff. The position may require occasional work outside normal business hours and occasional travel.
Strong litigation, negotiation, research, and writing skills are essential. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to consumer protection and to the mission of the OAG, along with the ability to navigate complex investigations, manage competing priorities, and lead a high‑performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to use their litigation skills and leadership abilities to advance the public good and strengthen protections for Marylanders.
Classification: Assistant Attorney General V
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of legal experience and excellent written and oral advocacy skills, along with proven success in leading investigations and managing teams of attorneys with varying levels of experience. This role involves providing guidance, constructive feedback, and mentorship to foster professional growth, while also handling HR and personnel matters such as performance management and team operations. The successful candidate will be skilled at balancing team leadership with high-quality legal work, creating a supportive and efficient environment. Experience in complex civil litigation (such as class action, mass tort, multidistrict, food and drug, environmental, or similar multi-party litigation) and bankruptcy litigation is also desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership abilities in supervising and training a legal team and offering strategic counsel to senior leadership. Exceptional verbal and written communications skills are essential for effectively advising stakeholders and representing the organization in a variety of legal matters. Membership in good standing in the Maryland Bar or the ability to waive in immediately is required.
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.