Legal Operations & Support Specialist

The OAGs Consumer Protection Division Opioids Enforcement Unit is seeking qualified applicants for a Legal Operations and Support Specialist to provide direct support to the Assistant Attorneys General (AAG) in the Unit. The Consumer Protection Division enforces the Consumer Protection Act and related statutes addressing unfair abusive or deceptive trade practices in connection with the offer and sale of consumer goods services and credit. The Opioids Enforcement Unit focuses on investigating and supporting enforcement actions related to the manufacture distribution and marketing of opioid products as well as monitoring compliance with opioid-related settlements. Through investigations and legal action the Division works to stop unlawful conduct secure restitution for affected consumers and deter future violations. The Division is staffed by approximately 36 AAGs and more than 40 professional staff including investigators analysts and support personnel. This position provides an opportunity to work on impactful cases to protect Marylanders.

Conduct comprehensive legal and legislativeresearch to support case strategy policy analysis and decision-making

Assist Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs)with fact development case preparation and trial support activities

Inventory organize review and analyzelarge volumes of documents data and financial information to identify relevant facts trends andevidence

Oversee and coordinate day-to-day officeoperations to ensure efficiency compliance and workflow continuity

Prepare finalize and file reportspleadings briefs and other legal documents in accordance with court andagency requirements

Draft clear professional correspondence andfacilitate effective communication with external stakeholders agencies andpartners

The position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities prioritize tasks and adhere to strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail strong organizational skills proactive approach to problem-solving and proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30credit hours from an accredited college or university foroneyear of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degreefrom a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that includedregular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans policies rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.