Assistant Attorney General

AttorneysHybrid Remote, Annapolis, Maryland

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The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a skilled and motivated Attorney to provide legal support and counsel on a broad range of natural resource management issues. This position will support the department's mission to conserve, protect, and manage the state’s natural resources by ensuring legal compliance and promoting responsible stewardship.

The successful candidate will provide legal services in areas such as environmental law, administrative law, water rights, land use, wildlife conservation, forestry, public lands, mineral leasing, permitting, and regulatory enforcement.
 
THIS IS A TEST REQUISITION - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice and representation to the DNR and its divisions in matters related to natural resource management and environmental regulation.
  • Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, permits, enforcement actions, rulemakings, and memoranda of understanding.
  • Represent the agency in administrative hearings, court proceedings, and public meetings.
  • Interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to land, water, air quality, wildlife, energy development, and public access.
  • Work collaboratively with agency leadership, scientists, policy makers, and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in developing and reviewing agency rules and regulations to ensure legal compliance and policy consistency.
  • Advise on legislative matters, including bill analysis and statutory interpretation.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare formal opinions on complex environmental and administrative issues.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR REGULAR POSITIONS: 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.

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