Law Clerk, Department of Commerce
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.
OAG's office that represents the Department of Commerce, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk support the legal team. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience with legal work for a state agency, focusing on key areas of practice. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Deputy Principal Counsel, the Law Clerk will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
OAG's office that represents the Department of Commerce, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Law Clerk support the legal team. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience with legal work for a state agency, focusing on key areas of practice.
- Contract Development: Assisting in the drafting, review, and negotiation of various contracts and legal agreements, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
- Procurement: Assisting in contract drafting and preparing research assignments related to procurement matters.
- Labor Relations: Conducting research and providing support on matters related to EEO, ADA, and assisting in preparing for arguments before the EEOC, MCCR, OAH, and in general litigation.
- Closing Memo Development: Preparing comprehensive closing memoranda for legal transactions, summarizing legal issues, and documenting outcomes.
- Statutory Review/Interpretation: Conducting research and analysis of applicable statutes, regulations, and case law to provide legal interpretations and advice to client programs.
- Performing other duties as assigned to support the needs of the legal office.
Important Dates:
- Offer letters will be sent out by April 24, 2026
- Summer 2026 start dates are June 1, June 8, & June 15, 2026
- Summer 2026 end dates are August 14 - 31, 2026
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.