Law Clerk, Maryland Department of Emergency Management, Summer 2027
About The Position
The Office of the Attorney General of Maryland is seeking a law clerk to support its legal team serving the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. This is an unpaid position offering flexible hours and hands-on legal experience in public service. Students may be able to receive externship credit, depending on their school’s policies. The clerk will conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and other documents. The work may involve business contracts; human resources and equal employment opportunity matters; ethics compliance; grants and loans; Maryland law and COMAR; federal and emergency management law; and litigation support. The clerk may also participate in training and networking opportunities offered through the Office of the Attorney General and may develop a writing sample during the clerkship. The job posting describes the role as remote, while also listing a hybrid arrangement with two in-office days weekly and the ability to work remotely as needed. The listed office location is 7229 Parkway Drive, Suite 200, Hanover, Maryland 21076. The closing date is January 29, 2027.
Requirements
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Proficient in Westlaw and Google Docs.
Nice To Haves
- Interest or experience in emergency management, administrative law, or public service.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Draft legal memoranda, correspondence, and other documents.
- Assist with legal projects involving business contracts; human resources and EEO matters; ethics compliance; grants and loans; Maryland Code and COMAR; federal and emergency management law; and litigation support.
- Participate in training and networking opportunities offered through the Office of the Attorney General.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
