Maryland Attorney General Employment: Assistant Attorney General, Maryland Department of Human Services, Caroline County Department of Social Services

Assistant Attorney General

Maryland Department of Human Services

Caroline County Department of Social Services

Posting Date: March 6, 2025 Closing Date: March 20, 2025

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary: Candidates with up to 4 years of experience are eligible for a salary range of $89,913 – $131,467 with potential for advancement up to $145,151 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $131,467.

Candidates with at least 5 years of experience are eligible for a salary range of $95,991 – $140,320 with potential for advancement up to $154,928 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $140,320.

Location: Office of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services, Caroline County Department of Social Services, 207 South Third Street, Denton, Maryland, 21629​

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 Office of the Attorney General is seeking skilled and motivated applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Caroline County Department of Social Services (“CCDSS”). This position represents CCDSS in the circuit court in child welfare proceedings, including Child in Need of Assistance (“CINA”), Termination of Parental Rights (“TPR”), and Adult Guardianship cases. Additionally, the position provides general agency advice and counsel to CCDSS in child welfare and adult services matters as well as handling responses to subpoena and records requests. The position also occasionally represents CCDSS before the Office of Administrative Hearings in child abuse, neglect, and other hearings. The position coordinates with community partners such as judges and magistrates from Circuit Court, clerk’s office and law enforcement personnel, and other interested stakeholders to ensure that child welfare and adult guardianship cases are litigated in a timely fashion as required by state and federal law.

Read more about this position in the full job posting: https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/Employment/employment_opportunities.aspx

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.