Law Clerk, State Department of Assessments & Taxation, Summer 2027

Attorney General of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is Maryland’s chief legal office, advising and representing state agencies and protecting the public through civil and criminal enforcement. The OAG’s office for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is a collaborative three-attorney office seeking a motivated, detail-oriented law clerk to support its public-service mission. The office is heavily involved in litigation before the Tax Court, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and other state courts; its work includes motion practice, trial preparation, discovery, and related disputes. This part-time, unpaid summer internship offers current law students or recent graduates hands-on exposure to government legal practice, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and policy development. Students may be able to receive externship credit subject to their school’s policies. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement requiring three in-office days each week at 700 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Summer 2027 start dates are May 17, May 24, or June 7, 2027, with end dates between July 23 and August 20, 2027. Offer letters are expected by April 16, 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled 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 commitment to ethical legal practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a public or private law office involved in litigation.
Coursework in litigation, administrative law, constitutional law, or public interest law.
Familiarity with Maryland law, Maryland Rules, evidence, and court procedure.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on matters related to SDAT representation, primarily property assessment appeals.
Research and draft memoranda on other SDAT matters, including employment disputes, procurements, and statutory interpretation.
Assist in preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Review and summarize case files, contracts, and administrative records.
Support attorneys with litigation preparation, including discovery and trial preparation.
Attend hearings, depositions, and meetings as appropriate.
Assist with legislative and regulatory review and analysis.
Perform other duties assigned in support of the legal team.