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PARALEGAL II

Recruitment #26-000885-0008

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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

This position offers a salary range of $52,354 - $74,785, with potential for advancement up to $82,572 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and will not exceed $74,785.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General
Department of Human Services
25 South Charles Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The OAG is seeking a Paralegal to join its unit within the Department of Human Services (DHS) Trial Litigation Unit. The DHS, operating through 24 local departments of social service offices, is committed to assisting economically vulnerable individuals, providing preventive services, and protecting at-risk children and adults across all of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City.  The unit includes a Principal Counsel, four Deputy Principal Counsel, one Assistant Deputy Principal Counsel, two supervising attorneys, fifteen Assistant Attorneys General, a paralegal and five administrative assistants. The Paralegal will support the OAG/DHS unit attorneys with paralegal duties and administrative tasks.

POSITION DUTIES

Key Responsibilities include:

Paralegal & Legal Support
• Draft and proofread pleadings, subpoenas, affidavits, and legal correspondence 
• Support litigation and discovery by reviewing, organizing, and redacting documents 
• Prepare trial materials, exhibit, and assist with depositions and court proceedings 
• Conduct legal research, cite-checking, and compile case law and regulatory materials 
• Manage case files, databases, and confidential records 
• File pleadings and serve legal documents in compliance with court deadlines

Administrative & Office Support
• Draft, type, and edit pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, and exhibits 
• Prepare and maintain boilerplate letters, motions, and standardized legal templates 
• Update and organize boilerplate sections of briefs and memoranda 
• Proofread legal documents and reports for accuracy, clarity, and proper formatting 
• Distribute finalized documents to appropriate individuals and agencies 
• Manage office procedures including scheduling and workflow coordination 
• Prepare weekly summary reports and provide updates to supervisors

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. 

• Proficiency with digital evidence management platforms, such as Next Point and/or Relativity 
• Proficiency with MDEC, PACER, court rules and filing requirements
• Proficiency in case management and document tracking systems.
• Proficiency with database systems and familiarity with digital evidence management programs.
• Experience handling confidential or sensitive information in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with Adobe Pro application.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Working for the Office of the Attorney General offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health and well‑being.
    Generous Leave Program:
  • Annual Leave: 10–25 days per year based on service.
  • Sick Leave: 15 days per year with unlimited carryover. 
  • Personal Leave: Up to 6 days per year.
  • Paid Holidays: 12 state holidays.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Savings: Defined‑benefit pension plan plus 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement options. 
  • Work–Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible work schedules available for many roles.
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, free mass transit (eligible areas), Employee Assistance Program, and access to SECU

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume under the RESUME tab, in addition to the on-line application. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire to careers@oag.maryland.gov or fax to 443-681-1062.   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you have specific questions about recruitment, email careers@oag.maryland.gov

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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