PARALEGAL I
Recruitment #21-000884-0001
Department | OPD District Operations |
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Date Opened | 4/6/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/20/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $32,820.00 - $51,385.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Janynee Covington |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Office of the Public Defender
is a statewide independent agency charged with providing superior legal
representation to indigent defendants.
The agency’s vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of
culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and
are united in achieving the agency’s mission.
The Office of the Public Defender
is seeking detail oriented applicants with legal research skills, exceptional
organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills highly proficient
in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook to fill full-time Paralegal I position in
its Central Booking location in Baltimore City.
The Paralegal I provides assistance to Assistant Public Defender by
performing legal research, conducting investigations, obtaining documents
through the MPIA, preparing files on cases, drafting legal documents, filing
documents in court, assisting with pre-hearing preparation, reviewing court,
police and trial files, answering correspondence and interviewing clients and
witnesses. This position involves
significant client contact with indigent defendants and their families in
office, court, detention center and/or state prison settings. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
The Paralegal I provides the
intermediate performance level of support work to attorneys involving representing
clients in bail review hearings. Primary responsibilities involve legal
research, conducting investigations, obtaining documents, reviewing files, applying
Maryland case law, preparing and filing various legal documents, answering
client correspondence and interviewing clients and witnesses. Employees in these classifications do not
supervise.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney.
Notes: 1. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.
2. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience.
3. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum
qualifications will be admitted to the examination for this
classification. Successful candidates
will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, OR QUALIFIED and placed on
the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a
rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements
of the position. You may be required to
complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your
application. Therefore, it is important
that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is
related to this position.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online Applications
Preferred. Please fax all paper applications
and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260.
Inquiries regarding applications
and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public
Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore,
MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call
Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.
Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#)
and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
A paper copy of the MD State
application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer,
Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State’s diversity.