PARALEGAL SERIES
PARALEGAL I & II
Recruitment #23-000885-0008
Department | OPD District Operations |
---|---|
Date Opened | 9/26/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/10/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $39,421.00 - $70,751.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Melody Whyte |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
Charles Montgomery |
Introduction
GRADE
10 – Paralegal I ($39,421
with growth over time to $62,297)
12 – Paralegal II ($44,534
with growth over time to $70,751)
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 Washington Ave,
Towson, MD 21204 (Baltimore County)
200 Kent Ave, LaPlata, MD
20646 (Charles County)
191 East Jefferson St,
Rockville, MD 20850 (Montgomery County)
POSITION DUTIES
The Paralegal I/II
provides intermediate and full performance levels of support work to an
attorney involving legal research, conducting investigations, obtaining
documents, reviewing files, application of Maryland case law, preparation and
filing of various legal documents and pretrial preparation including 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 (Paralegal I), Three (Paralegal II) 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
Basic knowledge of criminal law terminology and procedures. Knowledge of Lexis/Westlaw or other legal research applications. Strong interest in working with indigent defendants and their families. Familiarity working with individuals with cognitive or mental health concerns. Exceptional organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Responsible for organizing and reviewing body camera footage.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online Applications
Preferred. Please fax all paper applications and questionnaires to (410)
333-8134.
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) 767-8497, 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. We thank our
Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. People
with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.