Paralegal II

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this full-time position is to independently prepare minutes of the Board of Nursing open and closed session meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. This position will research and apply regulations and statutes pertinent to cases under the Board's jurisdiction for non-compliant holders failing to comply with child support orders. Working under the general supervision of the division director, this position will also support the department's administration by preparing disciplinary orders, consent orders/agreements, case memoranda, advisory letters, legal briefings, and other pleadings on behalf of the Board, and by advising on attorney review and execution. Additionally, this position will serve as secondary designee, responsible for providing research and final review of the requested documents requested through the Public Information Act.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring the operation of a motor vehicle).

Nice To Haves

Experience developing audit tools and preparing accurate workflow charts, organization charts, and other analytical aids.
Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word and Excel) and Google Suites.
Experience and proficiency in notetaking (including excellent spelling and grammar, attention to detail, and active listening skills).

Responsibilities

Independently prepare minutes of the Board of Nursing open and closed session meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
Research and apply regulations and statutes pertinent to cases under the Board's jurisdiction for non-compliant holders failing to comply with child support orders.
Support the department's administration by preparing disciplinary orders, consent orders/agreements, case memoranda, advisory letters, legal briefings, and other pleadings on behalf of the Board.
Advise on attorney review and execution.
Serve as secondary designee, responsible for providing research and final review of the requested documents requested through the Public Information Act.