EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE

Introduction

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.

GRADE

17

This position offers a salary range of $70,743 - $99,889, with potential for advancement up to $110,288 over time based on longevity and increased responsibilities. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, equity, and available budget, and will not exceed $99,889.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General

200 Saint Paul Place

Baltimore MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Opinions & Advice Division analyzes some of the most complex and high-profile legal issues on which the OAG must provide guidance. The Division oversees the issuance of official opinions of the Attorney General, which serve as the Attorney General's formal interpretations on complex issues of law. In addition, the Division plays an oversight role in reviewing and supporting legal advice provided by other OAG units. This includes reviewing legal work, offering research assistance, and developing guidance documents and manuals for use across the OAG.

This Executive Associate position serves as the sole administrative staff member for the Opinions & Advice Division. In addition to the Executive Associate position, the Division includes four employees : the Division Chief, Deputy Chief, and two attorneys.

POSITION DUTIES

The Executive Associate plays an integral role in the successful operations of the Opinion & Advice Division.

This position will perform the following job functions :

• Organize and maintain the Division's large collection of legal advice files, including indexing the files and searching for prior advice in those files that may be relevant to current issues being faced by the attorneys in the Division or other units of OAG.
• Assist with the creation of and transition to a new document management system for the Division's advice.
• Assist in solving problems and improving processes.
• Schedule meetings, communicate with constituents and officials who have questions about the Division's work, and format documents for publication
• Manage the publication and indexing of the official opinions of the Attorney General, formal letters of advice, and the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act Manuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : The ideal candidate will have at least graduated from an accredited high school or possess a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : At least five years' experience in administrative work, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should possess :

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and answer all supplemental questions. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect / incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Please include start / end dates and detailed job duties for each work experience.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND 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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume in addition to the on-line application. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to careers@oag.state.md.us or fax to 443-681-1062. TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay.

If you have specific questions about recruitment, email careers@oag.state.md.us.

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.