Posting Date: January 6, 2026
Closing Date: January 20, 2026
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General VII
Position Type: Full-Time, Regular
Salary: This position offers a salary range of $111,484 - $157,391, with potential for advancement up to $173,775 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $157,391.
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Civil Litigation Division, Contract Litigation Unit, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
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 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 experienced and highly skilled litigator to join its Contract Litigation Unit within the Civil Litigation Division as a Senior Assistant Attorney General. This position involves handling factually and legally complex disputes arising from the formation, administration, and performance of State construction and service contracts.
The Contract Litigation Unit is primarily responsible for representing the Maryland Departments of General Services and Transportation, the University of Maryland System, and Morgan State University in litigation arising out of State contracts. The Unit represents these agencies before the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals and in Maryland’s circuit and appellate courts in disputes concerning both the formation of State contracts (including bid protests) and contract performance. Its responsibilities also include defending against contractor claims as well as affirmatively pursuing claims on behalf of the State. The Unit also assists other State agencies, and its attorneys regularly consult with other State lawyers regarding issues arising under Maryland’s General Procurement Law. The Contract Litigation Unit is led by the Unit Chief and Deputy Unit Chief and consists of 11 attorneys and four support staff.
The Senior Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for all phases of complex litigation, including legal research and motion practice, written discovery, conducting and defending depositions, trial preparation, and oral advocacy. The position also involves providing strategic legal advice on contract and procurement issues to a wide range of State agencies. Sound judgment is required, including the ability to assess risk and determine when settlement may be appropriate.
In addition, the Senior Assistant Attorney General will mentor, supervise, and/or manage other Assistant Attorneys General within the Unit and may be called upon by the Unit Chief or Deputy Unit Chief to assist with special projects or matters involving novel or complex legal issues.
Attorneys in the Contract Litigation Unit routinely participate in learning groups, special initiatives, and continuing legal education programs sponsored by the Office of the Attorney General. This position offers the opportunity to handle significant civil litigation in a collaborative and collegial work environment.
EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidates will have a minimum of six years of progressively responsible litigation experience, including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Other minimum requirements include Maryland Bar membership (or eligibility to waive in); first chair deposition experience with fact and expert witnesses; first chair trial experience; strong mentoring abilities; and strong analytical, writing and advocacy skills. Experience in construction or procurement law is strongly preferred, and knowledge of e-discovery platforms are helpful.
SUBMISSION: Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references (including from one former supervisor) via email to: Melodie M. Mabanta, Unit Chief, Contract Litigation Unit, via [email protected], by January 20, 2026. Please write “Senior Assistant Attorney General-Contract Litigation Unit” in the subject of the email.
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 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.