The OAG is seeking applicants for a 60% part-time Assistant Attorney General to represent the Baltimore City Office of Child Support Services. Child support attorneys are primarily responsible for representing the local office of child support in state court litigation involving the establishment of paternity and child support orders, modification of child support orders, and judicial enforcement of child support orders. The attorneys also provide general advice and counsel to the agency.

EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate for this position would have at least two years of experience in trial litigation. Maryland Bar membership is required or the ability to waive into the Maryland Bar. Applicants must possess excellent oral and written advocacy skills. Family law experience and proficiency with the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system is helpful, but not required.

SUBMISSION: Interested persons should submit the following documents in pdf format: (1) a resume; (2) one writing sample; and (3) a list of three references. Submissions should be emailed to Jennifer Caffrey, Chief Supervising Attorney for Child Support, at Jennifer.Caffrey1@maryland.gov, by the close of business on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Please write “Baltimore City PT Child Support Attorney Vacancy” 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50,428.00 - $90,249.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

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:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Litigation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maryland Bar membership (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21202