Job description

Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for two Assistant Attorneys General with the Securities Division. The attorneys will initiate and handle enforcement actions for the Securities Division in all Maryland courts and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

The two positions will represent the Maryland Securities Division in a variety of civil enforcement actions brought under several Maryland investor protection laws, including the Securities Act, the Franchise Law, and the Business Opportunities Act. The duties will include all aspects of litigation, including reviewing complaints, conducting investigations, writing pleadings and briefs, taking and defending depositions, negotiating consent orders, and appearing in court and at administrative hearings. The two positions independently handle a large caseload of enforcement matters while working with investigators, financial examiners, and other AAGs in the Securities Division. The attorneys must possess a strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, be ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys, and be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel. Other duties include making recommendations concerning criminal referrals and working with other law enforcement agencies and government regulators. The position entails some appellate practice.

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 candidates will have at least five years of securities and litigation experience. Strong skills in legal research, writing and oral advocacy are essential. Experience with securities law, financial transactions, and complex business litigation is preferred. Maryland Bar membership is required.

Submission: Submit resume with cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: Melanie Lubin, Commissioner of the Securities Division at mlubin@oag.state.md.us by close of business on Friday, May 5, 2023. Please write “AAG-Securities” in the subject line.

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: $82,399.00 - $127,637.00 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

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21202

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