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PARALEGAL II

Recruitment #26-005177-0001

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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 $51,580- $72,159, with potential for advancement up to $79,673 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $72,159.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Office of the Attorney General
Department of Housing and Community Development 
7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706

Main Purpose of Job

The OAG is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II at the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This office is the primary legal advisor to DHCD, which also includes a bond-issuing and lending entity (Community Development Administration), and a loan insurance entity (Maryland Housing Fund).  The Paralegal will join a team of 19, including 12 attorneys and 7 professional staff. This position will provide paralegal support to approximately 4 attorneys in conjunction with 2 other staff members working with DHCD’s multifamily financing programs. 

DHCD finances affordable multi-family and single-family housing and provides several programs and services that support its vision that all Marylanders will have the opportunity to live and prosper in affordable, lovable and just communities. To learn more about DHCD and the Office of Attorney General please visit https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx and https://oag.maryland.gov/Pages/oag.aspx.

The Paralegal will provide support to Assistant Attorneys General and Administrative Officers relating to commercial lending, real estate transactions, and other transactional work in connection with financing affordable rental housing projects throughout the State of Maryland.

POSITION DUTIES

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, review, and edit loan and grant documents
• File, track, and review pre-closing and post-closing loan and grant documents and due diligence materials
• Prepare and maintain checklists to accurately reflect the status of closing materials
• Manage project closing files, ensuring documents are current, organized, and easily accessible.
• Prepare and manage closing transcripts or binders ensuring receipt of complete and fully executed copies of all necessary closing documents
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and summaries for internal and external use.
• Communicate with clients and third parties to gather information and relay updates.
• Attend weekly closing calls with all financing participants for each assigned project
• Perform legal research as directed by the Attorneys.
• Assist with scheduling meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Three years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney.  

Applicants should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word or comparable word processing skills, experience with virtual meetings and the Google platform, and possess organizational skills and an ability to consistently produce a high volume of work.

Substitutions:

1. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or graduation from a four-year college may be substituted for the required work experience.
2. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.


• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, including familiarity with online research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar)
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and formatting legal documents and correspondence  

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet all the minimum 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 and preferred qualifications of the position. 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. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application to include all related education, experience, and employment dates.   Please answer supplemental questions with complete answers. 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). 
 
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


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. Please upload a resume 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.   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.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

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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