Posting Date: January 13, 2026
Closing Date: January 27, 2026
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position Type: Full-time, Regular
Salary: This position offers a salary based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget.
The AAG IV position offers a salary range of $91,761 - $129,438, with potential for advancement up to $142,914. Salary offers typically do not exceed $129,438.
The AAG V position offers a salary range of $97,972 - $138,146, with potential for advancement up to $152,528. Salary offers typically do not exceed $138,146.
The AAG VI position offers a salary range of $104,519 - $147,451, with potential for advancement up to $162,800. Salary offers typically do not exceed $147,451.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD, 21215.
Telework: A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures.
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 advisor and representative 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 energetic, collegial, and highly proficient litigation attorney (AAG). The selected candidate will be assigned to represent and provide legal counsel to the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (Public Safety).
This team at the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) is comprised of 17 attorneys and 5 professional staff and offers a dynamic and supportive environment. The breadth of litigation and legal matters arising from Public Safety and its various divisions presents excellent opportunities for both junior and senior attorneys to grow and advance their careers. DPSCS encompasses several major divisions, including the Division of Correction, Division of Parole and Probation, Division of Pretrial Detention and Services, the Maryland Parole Commission, the Patuxent Institution, the Maryland Police and Training Commissions, and the Sex Offender Registration Unit. The size and scope of Public Safety provides attorneys with the opportunity to explore new areas of substantive law and sharpen their litigation skills.
AAGs in this unit handle a broad spectrum of legal issues, including matters involving the Public Information Act, procurement law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Maryland Tort Claims Act, and the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act. Public Safety also addresses emerging and complex legal issues such as transgender rights, body-worn camera policies, civil RICO claims, and equal employment opportunity matters.
AAGs are given meaningful responsibility, including managing their own caseloads, conducting depositions, briefing and arguing motions, handling judicial review cases, and assisting in trials. More experienced AAGs may specialize in particular areas, serve as first-chair in litigation, and mentor junior AAGs. The legal practice spans federal trial and appellate courts, Maryland circuit, district, and appellate courts, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and other administrative bodies. All of this takes place in a collegial environment that values flexibility, collaboration, and professional development.
In this role, the AAG will provide comprehensive legal support to Public Safety. Responsibilities include conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda, correspondence, and legal documents. The AAG will advise the Public Safety on statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, and legal issues affecting its programs and operations. The AAG will assist with matters before various boards and commissions and will be responsible for drafting and arguing dispositive and procedural motions. The role also involves managing discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery requests, and taking and defending depositions. The AAG will represent Public Safety in trials and hearings, and will be expected to provide sound legal advice across a wide range of subject areas as needed.
Candidates with less than 4 years of experience are eligible for an offer at the Assistant Attorney General IV level.
Candidates with at least 4 years of experience are eligible for an offer at the Assistant Attorney General V level.
Candidates with at least 5 years of experience are eligible for an offer at the Assistant Attorney General VI level.
The candidate should possess strong analytical and legal writing skills, along with experience handling matters in both federal and state courts. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in at least one of the following areas: 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Maryland Public Information Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act, or procurement law. Membership in the Maryland Bar and admission to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland are preferred.
SUBMISSION: Interested persons should electronically submit a resume, substantive writing sample, and references, all in PDF format, to Stuart M. Nathan, Principal Counsel at [email protected] by January 27, 2026. Please write “AAG - DPSCS” in the subject line.
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.
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.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The OAG 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.