Job description

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Attorney General to provide advice and litigation support to the Department of Juvenile Services and its employees. The Assistant Attorney General’s primary area of focus will be State personnel and employment discrimination, and the position’s duties will include independently handling matters as they arise in State and federal court and before various administrative bodies.

Employment Benefits: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal , sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience, excellent writing skills, and admission to the Maryland Bar, as well as the ability to handle independently all phases of litigation. A background in employment law would be helpful.

Submission: Interested persons should electronically submit a resume, writing sample, and a list of three references, all in .pdf format, to karl.pothier@maryland.gov by the close of business on Friday, May 26, 2023. Please write “AAG-DJS” in the subject line of the email.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State or federal laws.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,967.00 - $136,233.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Legal counsel: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maryland Bar membership (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21202

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