Senior Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, Opioids Unit

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 accomplished and motivated Senior Assistant Attorney General (AAG) to join the Opioids Enforcement Unit within the Consumer Protection Division. The Division comprises approximately 23 enforcement AAGs operating across the General Enforcement, Lending and Finance, Health, Opioids, and Registration Units. The Opioids Enforcement Unit itself includes four Assistant Attorneys General, two Investigators, and one legal support professional, all dedicated to protecting Marylanders from deceptive and harmful practices related to controlled substances.

In this role, the AAG will lead and support high‑stakes, complex enforcement efforts under the Consumer Protection Act and related statutes, with a primary focus on addressing the unlawful marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids and other controlled substances. Responsibilities include conducting sophisticated investigations, evaluating potential violations, and initiating and litigating enforcement actions where warranted. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Maryland’s ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and safeguard public health.

Ideal candidates will bring strong litigation experience, excellent negotiation skills, and superior legal research and writing abilities. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to the mission of the OAG and the Consumer Protection Division. Occasional travel and work outside standard business hours may be necessary.

Classification: Assistant Attorney General IV

Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six (6) years of legal experience, which may include one or more judicial clerkship(s).  The successful candidate will possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and will have demonstrated success working as part of a cooperative legal team to investigate and/or litigate cases. Experience in complex civil litigation (such as class action, mass tort, multidistrict, food and drug, or similar litigation) and administrative litigation is highly desirable. Experience handling legal matters at both the federal and state levels is preferred. Admission to the Maryland Bar (or the ability to waive in) 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.

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.