PARALEGAL II

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 Stateâs 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 Marylandâs 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

The OAG is seeking a highly organized and motivated Paralegal II to support the Principal Counsel serving the Maryland Military Department (MMD) and the Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF). This position offers an opportunity to work closely with agency leadership and a broad range of legal and operational stakeholders while supporting matters involving Maryland''s military, veterans, and their families.

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

The Office of the Attorney General

Maryland Military Department / Department of Veterans and Military FamiliesÂ

Fifth Regiment Armory

29th Division Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The MMD/DVMF client unit is a small, dedicated legal operation in which the Principal Counsel is the sole OAG attorney assigned to these two State agencies. The Paralegal II will work directly with the Principal Counsel and will provide the legal and administrative support necessary to maintain an effective two-agency practice. The position will also work closely, as appropriate, with the Staff Judge Advocate''s Office and JAG Corps officers on matters involving the federal military side of the agencies'' operations.

POSITION DUTIES

The Paralegal II will perform a wide range of legal support functions under the general supervision of the Principal Counsel, including conducting legal and factual research; preparing and organizing pleadings, correspondence, discovery, exhibits, hearing materials, and other legal documents; assisting with administrative proceedings and litigation; maintaining legal files and electronic document systems; tracking deadlines and assignments; and assisting with case and matter management.Â

In addition to traditional paralegal responsibilities, the position will provide administrative coordination directly connected to the Principal Counsel''s legal practice. This includes coordinating meetings with agency leadership and other stakeholders, maintaining and organizing the attorney''s calendar in connection with hearings, deadlines, meetings, and legal matters, preparing meeting materials, coordinating scheduling across multiple offices, and helping track follow-up items.Â

This position is well suited for a candidate who enjoys varied work, is comfortable managing competing priorities, and takes pride in producing accurate, organized, and professional work. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop experience across litigation, administrative law, government operations, employment, procurement, contracts, and other legal matters while working closely with an attorney and agency leadership.

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 candidates who have:

⢠Experience conducting legal and factual research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable resources.

⢠Demonstrated ability to prepare, organize, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, discovery materials, and exhibits, in a litigation or administrative law setting.

⢠Strong organizational and timeâmanagement skills, with proven experience tracking deadlines, coordinating schedules, and managing competing priorities in a fastâpaced legal environment.

⢠Prior experience supporting attorneys in government, administrative, employment, procurement, or contract-related matters.

⢠Proficiency with electronic document management systems and caseâmanagement software, with the ability to maintain accurate, orderly, and accessible legal files.

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 operatorâs 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). Â

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 wellâbeing.

Generous Leave Program:

• Annual Leave: 10â25 days per year based on service.
• Sick Leave: 15 days per year with unlimited carryover.Â
• Personal Leave: Up to 6 days per year.
• Paid Holidays: 12 state holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Provides at least 12 weeks of paid leave for personal medical needs, family caregiving, and qualifying military-related reasons.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Savings: Definedâbenefit pension plan plus 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement options.Â
• WorkâLife 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.