Paralegal II

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General 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). The position is based at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, Maryland, and works directly with the Principal Counsel, the sole OAG attorney assigned to these two agencies. It also works with the Staff Judge Advocate's Office and JAG Corps officers, as appropriate, on matters involving the federal military side of the agencies' operations. Under the general supervision of the Principal Counsel, the Paralegal II provides legal and administrative support for a two-agency practice. The work spans litigation, administrative law, government operations, employment, procurement, contracts, and other legal matters. The role involves a varied workload, coordination with agency leadership and other stakeholders, and the need to manage competing priorities while producing accurate, organized, and professional work.

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.
Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may substitute for the required experience.
Additional years of qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the required education.
U.S. Armed Forces military service as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or specialty codes in the legal and kindred field may substitute year-for-year for the required experience.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license is required if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable resources.
Ability to prepare, organize, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, discovery materials, and exhibits, in a litigation or administrative law setting.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including experience tracking deadlines, coordinating schedules, and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Prior experience supporting attorneys in government, administrative, employment, procurement, or contract-related matters.
Proficiency with electronic document management systems and case-management software, including maintaining accurate, orderly, and accessible legal files.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal and factual research.
Prepare and organize pleadings, correspondence, discovery, exhibits, hearing materials, and other legal documents.
Assist with administrative proceedings and litigation.
Maintain legal files and electronic document systems.
Track deadlines and assignments and assist with case and matter management.
Coordinate meetings with agency leadership and other stakeholders.
Maintain and organize the attorney's calendar in connection with hearings, deadlines, meetings, and legal matters.
Prepare meeting materials and coordinate scheduling across multiple offices.
Help track follow-up items.

Benefits

Annual leave of 10–25 days per year based on service.
Sick leave of 15 days per year with unlimited carryover.
Personal leave of up to 6 days per year.
12 paid state holidays.
At least 12 weeks of paid family leave for personal medical needs, family caregiving, and qualifying military-related reasons.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Defined-benefit pension plan and 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement options.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules available for many roles.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Free mass transit in eligible areas.
Employee Assistance Program.
Access to SECU.