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PARALEGAL II OAG

Recruitment #22-005177-0005

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General, Maryland Department of Health
300 W. Preston St., Suite #302 Baltimore, MD 21201 

Main Purpose of Job

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II position for the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). 

POSITION DUTIES

This position will provide paralegal and administrative support to several attorneys, specifically the Assistant Attorneys General representing MDH. Job responsibilities include: drafting of correspondence and pleadings, organization, and preparation of documents for discovery, assistance in all aspects of litigation preparation, research, and general administrative support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED.

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. Applicants may substitute one year of education or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience. 

2. Applicants may substitute additional education from an accredited law school at the rate of one year of education for two years of the required experience.

Ability to work at a consistently high volume; strong organization, writing skills, and detailed-oriented.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have work experience using Microsoft Office 365 programs and Google Workspace applications.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of civil litigation and administrative appeals procedures.

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. 
For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. 

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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. 

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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