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PARALEGAL II

Recruitment #25-000885-0001

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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

ASTD12

This position offers a salary range of $22.79/hour - $32.92/hour with potential for advancement up to $36.35/hour based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $32.92/hour.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division
300 W. Preston St., Suite 201, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division (HOPL) of the Office of the Attorney General is seeking a contractual Paralegal II to provide paralegal and administrative support to attorneys enforcing the practice acts for the health occupations licensing boards. You will be part of a team handling serious allegations involving unprofessional conduct, substance abuse, sexual misconduct, drug diversion, fraud, abuse, and standard of care violations involving nurses and other licensed health care providers. 

POSITION DUTIES

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist attorneys in preparing correspondence, pleadings and other legal documents. 
• Organize and prepare documents for discovery including drafting subpoenas and organizing discovery materials, including exhibit preparation.
• Conduct legal research and assist with litigation preparation and hearings. 
• Collaborate closely with board staff to coordinate case transfers and manage case dockets. 
• Perform additional office tasks as needed to ensure efficient case management. 

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

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as Google Workspace applications. 
2. Knowledge of civil litigation and administrative procedures.

In addition, candidates should have the ability to work at a consistently high volume; have strong organization and writing skills and be detailed-oriented. The ideal candidate will be  proactive and able to manage multiple tasks in a legal environment. 


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.

BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; and paid time off (PTO). 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, resume,  and supplemental questionnaire to careers@oag.state.md.us or fax to 410-576-6434.   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

If you have specific questions about recruitment, email careers@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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