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PARALEGAL II OAG

Recruitment #23-005177-0005

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Introduction

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 legal business of the State, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials and institutions of State Government. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown, leads the Office with a key focus on equity, justice, and fairness.  

One of Attorney General Brown’s top priorities is public safety. As such, the OAG is expanding its Criminal Division and is looking for talented, hardworking individuals who are interested in being a part of that expansion, as we create an even bigger and better Criminal Division to collaborate with local, State, and federal partners to help combat violence, organized crime, the opioid epidemic, fraud, corruption, and environmental hazards, and keep Marylanders safe. 

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General
Criminal Division
Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit
1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The OAG’s Criminal Division is seeking applicants for a full-time Paralegal II. 

The paralegal will support the work of the Criminal Division’s Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit, and assist in all aspects of managing and organizing investigations and prosecutions, including assisting with the preparation and filing of charging documents, assistance preparing documents and evidence for discovery, creating exhibits and demonstratives for trial presentation, assisting in preparation and filing of legal motions, and providing general administrative support to include intake of written, oral and electronic correspondence; entry of communications into the unit’s database; closing case files; assisting with office reception duties; providing administrative support to the unit’s attorneys and investigators; and otherwise assisting with the day-to-day activities of the unit.

A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. 

Experience: Three 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.  


The candidate shall possess excellent written and oral communication skills and analytic ability; and familiarity with a variety of computer applications, specifically the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat. The candidate should be detail oriented, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and have strong organizational skills. 

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have experience with a variety of computer applications, specifically the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal , sick, and paid parental leave, and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years.  State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire  to: Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Officer 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 or fax to 410 576-6447. 

If you have specific questions about recruitment, please call 410-576-6440 or email jobs@oag.state.md.us

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.  We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.



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