Legal Assistant II - Law Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! A Legal Assistant II performs a wide variety of legal research work and prepares legal documents for approval by attorneys. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Have an associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in performing paralegal work.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
Ability to comprehend Federal, State and City laws.
Ability to conduct complex legal research.
Ability to operate the West Law research computer and related computer systems.
Ability to draft a wide variety of legal memoranda and other legal documents.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.