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PARALEGAL II OAG

Recruitment #24-005177-0004

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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 State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government.  The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General
Maryland Department of Labor
100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Office of the Attorney General at the Department of Labor is seeking a Paralegal II. This role supports Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in their work across various divisions, boards, and commissions. 

Key job responsibilities include: assisting with debt collection for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Program, supporting the Division of Labor and Industry with case tracking, public information requests, discovery responses, legal research, document drafting, and exhibit preparation. Additional duties involve drafting agreements, providing administrative support, managing the law library, redacting documents, and handling electronic and hard copy case filings. The paralegal will also review complaints, prepare charge letters, and update the Legal Files Case Tracking System based on case files from the Office of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience: Five years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, or in administrative or professional work.

Applicants should have experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents, verifying legal citations and references; experience managing case files, schedules, and logs; and familiarity with the Maryland Rules of Procedure, Annotated Code of Maryland.  

Applicants should be detail-oriented, have excellent organizational and writing skills, be able to use independent judgment, and have the ability to work at a consistently high pace.


Note:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 



SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

 Applicants must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and strong word processing skills. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Maryland and Federal court rules and procedures.

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 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.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year.  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



Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance

Retirement: Pension and Supplemental Retirement Plans

1. Personal - 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)
2. Annual - 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)
3. Sick - 15 days per year
4. Parental Leave - up to 60 days per birth or adoption

Local Mass Transit Benefits

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  Please upload a resume, in addition to your on-line application. 

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 hr@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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Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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