Law Clerk - Transactional, Department of Housing and Community Development
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 Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is pleased to announce an opening for a transactional-focused summer law clerk for 2026. DHCD is a large state agency providing programs and services related to housing, community development, business lending, energy improvement, broadband accessibility, and more. Learn more at Working with an agency that makes an impact on Maryland residents in a profound way is something that most law clerks have appreciated about their experience with us. This law clerk is expected to work primarily on grants, loans, and other transactional documents. This may include due diligence review, contract drafting, contract review, conducting research, and other similar duties. This law clerk may also provide legal assistance relating to any of the Department's many divisions or programs, such as drafting program documents, attending meetings, reviewing land records, and preparing correspondence. Benefits of working with our office: We love our law clerks! We are committed to their professional development. We offer: • Weekly meetings with coordinators to answer questions, assess workload, and align assignments with interests. • One-on-one interviews with attorneys for career insights. • Opportunities to interview DHCD managers/staff in areas of interest. • Regular invitations to virtual and in-person meetings. • Close collaboration on writing samples (court documents or research memoranda). • Substantive work that significantly impacts our office (work of prior law clerks is still relied upon by us!). • Opportunities to work with DHCD summer interns, when possible. Expectations: Law clerks will work two days in the Lanham, MD office (near New Carrollton metro, free parking) and three days virtually. They are expected to collaborate with co-clerks, attend monthly in-person all-hands meetings, and demonstrate professionalism in their interactions. Desired Qualifications: Flexibility, curiosity, enthusiasm, strong analytical reasoning, an interest in contracts, organizational and time management skills, and prior work experience are appreciated but not required. Important Dates: Offer letters will be sent out by April 24, 2026 Summer 2026 start dates are May 18, June 1, & June 8, 2026 Summer 2026 end dates are July 24 - August 31, 2026 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. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers. Apply tot his job