Unemployment Insurance Litigation Attorney II — Hybrid

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid teleworking

Paid holidays

Generous leave package

State pension

Tax-Deferred retirement plans

Health, dental and prescription plans

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Labor seeks a full-time Unemployment Insurance Legal Officer II to advocate for the UI Division in various courts and administrative hearings. This attorney will handle claims, disputes, and tax assessments, ensuring compliance with laws and procedures while supporting the Division’s mission.

Responsibilities include litigation, review of requests, and legal research to advise the Policy and Contributions units.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Two years of legal practice with court appearances or related to unemployment insurance law.
• Military service may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in state and federal courts to collect unemployment taxes from employers.
• Litigate to collect improperly paid benefits from claimants.
• Advocate for the Agency’s position in administrative appeal hearings.
• Review and process Public Information Act requests and subpoenas for UI, respecting confidentiality.
• Draft and issue review determinations on employment and assessments.
• Perform legal research and advise the Policy Unit and Contributions Division.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Maryland Department of Labor seeks a full-time Unemployment Insurance Legal Officer II to advocate for the UI Division in various courts and administrative hearings. This attorney will handle claims, disputes, and tax assessments, ensuring compliance with laws and procedures while supporting the Division’s mission.

Responsibilities include litigation, review of requests, and legal research to advise the Policy and Contributions units.