The Office of the Attorney General is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General in the Opioids Enforcement Unit of the Consumer Protection Division to investigate, initiate, and litigate complex cases involving the illegal marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids and other controlled substances. The Opioids Unit investigates and litigates cases against participants in the healthcare and other industries who have contributed to addiction and death through the illegal marketing or selling of opioids and other controlled substances and related goods and services. The successful candidate will serve on a team of attorneys that actively investigates and litigates cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts, federal bankruptcy courts, and administrative tribunals involving opioids and other controlled substances. Occasional travel may be required.

EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience, including any clerkships. Candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, law review participation, judicial clerkship, internship experience, and relevant civil, appellate, bankruptcy, or administrative litigation experience are preferred. Experience in complex civil litigation (such as class action, mass tort, multidistrict, food and drug, or similar multi-party litigation) is also desirable. Admission to the Maryland Bar, or the ability to waive in, is required.

SUBMISSION: Any interested person should submit a resume with a cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest in the position, list of references, and writing sample to: William Gruhn at bgruhn@oag.state.md.us or William Gruhn, 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 by close of business on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Please place “Opioids AAG” in the subject line. Candidates with less than five years of experience should provide a law school transcript.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,798.00 - $160,555.00 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

Experience:

• Litigation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maryland Bar membership (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21202