Law Clerk, Civil Litigation, Contract Litigation Unit
Description
Title: Law Clerk
Division/Unit: Civil Litigation, Contract Litigation Unit
Remote Type: Hybrid Remote
Location: 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
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 Contract Litigation Unit (“CLU”) is seeking a summer law clerk to support its litigation team. CLU attorneys work in the field of procurement law. Procurement is the process for State agencies to contract with private businesses for goods and services like construction projects, public transportation, and information technology.
The unit’s primary work is defending State agencies in two kinds of administrative actions: breach-of-contract claims and bid protests. Claims and protests are decided by the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals. Final decisions by the Board can be appealed to the circuit courts, then to the Appellate Court of Maryland and the Supreme Court of Maryland.
The CLU law clerk will:
- Draft litigation documents like pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and appellate briefs
- Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, trials, and oral argument
- Research statutes, regulations, and case law
- Write legal memorandums
- Review, analyze, and summarize legal documents
- Assist with document review and electronic discovery
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in an accredited law school
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Demonstrated interest in public service, administrative law, or litigation
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research tools
- Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working or interning in the field of law, including private practice, government, public service, and legal clinics
- Interest in trial and appellate litigation
- Strong academic performance
- Leadership experience or training
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.