Attorney General Jobs in Maryland

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 attorney to join the Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit within the Consumer Protection Division (CPD). This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop litigation skills, work on meaningful enforcement matters, and contribute directly to protecting Maryland's consumers in the new‑home construction industry.

The Consumer Protection Division is one of the most active and visible units in the OAG. Its mission is to safeguard Marylanders from unfair, abusive, and deceptive trade practices through enforcement, mediation, education, outreach, and oversight. CPD's work spans a wide portfolio, including major enforcement actions, administrative adjudications, mediation of tens of thousands of consumer disputes, management of the Health Education and Advocacy Unit, administration of the Home Builder Registration and Guaranty Fund, enforcement of data‑privacy laws, victim assistance in identity‑theft cases, and coordination with federal and multistate partners. The AAG will join a collaborative enforcement team of approximately twenty‑three attorneys and a committed group of professional staff.

In this role, the Assistant Attorney General will represent the interests of the unit in matters involving the new‑home construction industry. The attorney will conduct investigations and litigation under the Home Builder Registration Act and the Consumer Protection Act, as well as related statutes including the Custom Home Protection Act, New Home Deposits Act, and New Home Warranty Act. The AAG will also assist in administering the Home Builder Guaranty Fund and will represent the State in consumer claims before administrative bodies and on appeal. Additional responsibilities include responding to public inquiries, educating consumers, and advocating on behalf of the public to promote fair practices in the home‑building marketplace.

This position provides meaningful opportunities to develop as a litigator and work on a mix of administrative and court proceedings. The selected attorney will join a supportive team of three AAGs and several non‑attorney staff who work collaboratively to carry out CPD's enforcement priorities. Success in this role requires strong analytical and writing skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to the mission of the OAG and CPD.

If you are passionate about consumer protection, interested in litigation and enforcement work, and eager to help ensure fairness in Maryland's new‑home construction industry, we encourage you to apply.

Classification: Assistant Attorney General I

Experience: This opportunity is open to candidates with zero to three years of legal experience. However, the ideal candidate will have at least two years of legal experience, which may include one or more judicial clerkships. Strong written and oral advocacy skills, along with an interest in consumer protection enforcement, are essential. Substantive knowledge related to new home construction or consumer warranty laws is helpful but not required. Administrative litigation experience is highly desirable. Admission to the Maryland Bar, or eligibility for admission by waiver, 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.

Employment Benefits: Working for the Office of the Attorney General offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health and well‑being.

• Generous Leave:
  • Annual Leave: 10-25 days per year based on service.
  • Sick Leave: 15 days per year with unlimited carryover.
  • Personal Leave: Up to 6 days per year.
  • Paid Holidays: 12 state holidays.
  • Paid Family Leave: Provides at least 12 weeks of paid leave for personal medical needs, family caregiving, and qualifying military-related reasons
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Savings: Defined‑benefit pension plan plus 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement options.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible work schedules available for many roles.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, free mass transit (eligible areas), Employee Assistance Program, and access to SECU.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The OAG 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.