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ADMIN OFFICER II OAG

Recruitment #24-005168-0002

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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.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General
Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 

Main Purpose of Job

The OAG is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Officer II to provide administrative and paralegal support to the Assistant Attorneys General who represent the Maryland Department of Commerce.

POSITION DUTIES

Job responsibilities include administrative support for the unit; drafting correspondence; creating and maintaining binders of financial transactions and other office files; filings in courts and administrative tribunals; organizing records for discovery and assisting in all aspects of litigation preparation, research, and support; reviewing and researching property records (including leases, contracts, title reports, deeds, deeds of trust, plats, right of way plats, land records, SDAT records, and other public records) to determine ownership, liens, and other interests, and identifies issues that must be resolved in connection with acquisition, conveyance, or encumbrance of property. Position duties include assistance with all unit programs, including financial assistance and tax incentive programs, which may include preparing the first draft of certain contracts, modifications, grant agreements, loan agreements, forbearance agreements, and related documents; revising and formatting State regulations for adoption; and performing additional administrative duties as needed. 

The applicant selected for this position will be expected to help evaluate efficiency of operations and develop, revise, and recommend new policies and workflow procedures, including recommending new technology or filing systems where appropriate, and assisting in other daily operations of the unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. 

Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in real estate title, paralegal, administrative, or professional work. 

Applicants shall be proficient with Microsoft Office (or comparable programs), possess strong organizational and writing skills, and be detail oriented. 

Notes:

1. Thirty (30) credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or law school may be substituted for education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants shall be proficient with Microsoft Office (or comparable programs).

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. Familiarity with land records, Westlaw and internet research.
2. Experience with document review and production software and database applications.
3. Experience drafting and formatting State regulations.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum, selective, and preferred 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 and answer all supplemental questions. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your 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/incomplete 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:   401(k) Savings and Investment Plan and the 457 Deferred Compensation 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 process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Yolanda Colkley, Fair Practices Officer, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or fax to 410-576-6447.   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, State or federal laws.



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