Posting Date: November 12, 2025 

Closing Date: December 12, 2025  

Job Title: Assistant Attorney General VI 

Position Type: Regular Full time  

Salary: This position offers a salary range of $104,519 - $147,451, with potential for advancement up to $162,800 over time based on longevity and increased responsibilities. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, equity, and available budget, and will not exceed $162,800.  

Location: Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment ,1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 6048, Baltimore, Maryland 21230  

Telework: A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures.  

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. The Office of the Attorney Generalis seeking applicants for an Assistant Attorney General to represent the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). MDE is a state agency responsible for protecting and restoring the environment in Maryland. Its core mission is to safeguard public health and the environment by ensuring clean air, water, and land. This position serves as counsel to MDE, with primary focus on supporting the Air and Radiation Administration (ARA).  The ARA is responsible for regulating of air pollution and radiation sources throughout the state. Key responsibilities include providing legal and regulatory advice, representing MDE in litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies, and representation of the MDE’s various air quality programs.  A significant aspect of this position is supporting MDE’s climate change initiatives, which involve developing and implementing innovative policies to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions and otherwise mitigate the environmental and public health impacts of climate change.   This position will have the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively with a dynamic legal team.  In addition to air-related matters, the position may also engage in legal work related to water and land pollution, offering a broad and impactful scope of environmental legal practice.  

EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of legal experience, including excellent litigation and writing skills. Experience in air pollution and environmental law is required. Admission to the Maryland Bar (or the ability to waive in) is required.   

SUBMISSION: Interested persons should submit resumes by mail to Andrea Baker, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Blvd, Suite 6048, Baltimore, MD 21230 or e-mail directly to (andrea.baker@maryland.gov) by close of business on December 12, 2025. Please write “AAG-MDE” in the subject of the email.  

EMPLOYMENT 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.   

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.