Law Clerk, People's Insurance Counsel Division

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 People's Insurance Counsel Division (PICD) of the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland is seeking a motivated and detailed-oriented law clerk to support our legal team for Summer 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for current law students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in government legal practice, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and policy development. The state legislature created the People's Insurance Counsel Division (PICD) of the Attorney General's Office to represent consumer interests when insurance companies revise homeowners and medical professional liability insurance rates and to voice consumer concerns before the legislature. We review complaints filed by consumers with the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) and help complainants understand the complaint resolution process. PICD also reviews the rate, rule, and form filings submitted by the insurance companies to MIA for their business in Maryland. PICD reviews matters to determine if the rates are excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory. Finally, PICD reviews other issues that may arise in the Maryland General Assembly with respect to these two lines of insurance. The law clerk's duties will generally include research and writing on:Conduct industry and legal research and draft memorandums on issues of importance to Maryland homeowners and medical professionalsIssues of concern in the homeowners insurance market in Maryland, such as unfair discrimination, dog breeds, condominium insurance, and weather-related claims mattersReview and summarize consumer complaints and administrative recordsStatutory construction and legislative history of Maryland Insurance lawsComplaints submitted to the Maryland Insurance Administration, the effect on Maryland consumers, and legal argumentsFactors in insurance company rate and rule filings and the effect on Maryland consumersAssist with legislative and regulatory review and analysisPerform other duties as assigned in support of the legal team Minimum Qualifications:Current enrollment in an accredited law schoolStrong legal research and writing skillsDemonstrated interest in public service, administrative law, or litigationAbility to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlinesFamiliarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or other legal research toolsProfessionalism, discretion, and a commitment to ethical legal practice Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a public law office, legal clinic, or government agencyCoursework in administrative law, constitutional law, or public interest lawFamiliarity with Maryland law and court procedures Important Dates: Summer 2026 start dates are May 18, June 1, & June 8, 2026Summer 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.