Introduction
This is a position Specific Recruitment for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Charter Legal Division, Baltimore City Office. The resulting eligible list will be used for this position only. Interested persons will need to reapply for future recruitments in this classification.
GRADE
ASTD10
LOCATION OF POSITION
SDAT-Charter Legal Division
Baltimore City Office
301 West Preston Street,
Baltimore, MD 21201
POSITION DUTIES
Incumbent is responsible for the smooth, prompt and courteous
processing of ground rent and charter document. This includes all duties related to the clerical administration of SDAT’s ground rent program and may include the provision of copies of charter documents, trade name filings, name reservations, and certificates of status, the processing of transactions, and responding to customer inquiries by email and telephone.
Incumbent is responsible for the smooth, prompt and courteous processing of ground rent and charter document. This includes all duties related to the clerical administration of SDAT’s ground rent program and may include the provision of copies of charter documents, trade name filings, name reservations, and certificates of status, the processing of transactions, and responding to customer inquiries by email and telephone
1) Intakes, processes, and reviews for legal sufficiency ground rent and charter filing according to all applicable Maryland laws, regulations, and SDAT policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned to maintain the functionality of the office.
2) Advises members of the public by telephone, email, and in person meeting regarding requirements to have a ground rent or charter filing successfully accepted by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
3) Coordinates with other SDAT staff reviewing ground and charter filings to ensure the expeditious processing and administration of the ground rent program.
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
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
*Must be positive, timely, thoughtful, and a big-picture thinker.
*Must be able to work independently, and to track assignments and deadlines.
*The candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of charter legal team.
*Must be proficient in Charter Legal software, time entry software, Word, Outlook, Excel, document review databases and PowerPoint.
*Paralegal/Legal Studies or similar Degree and/or certification is preferred
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Must be willing to work in Baltimore City.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Class descriptions broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division, 300 W. Preston St., Room 511, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division at 410-767-1140, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
