Closing Date: 14th May, 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 OAG is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General (AAG) to represent the Maryland Transportation Authority before various courts and administrative bodies, located throughout the State of Maryland. The duties of this position include all aspects of litigation including performing legal research, providing advice, writing motions, conducting discovery, taking depositions, writing briefs, and appearing at hearings and trials. In addition, the AAG will provide advice and assist with litigation on a variety of topics including employment law, police liability, tort liability, and other subjects.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have at least five years' legal experience, excellent written and oral advocacy skills; and membership in good standing at the Maryland Bar or the ability to waive into the bar. Judicial clerkship or trial experience is helpful. A valid driver's license is required.
