Legal Assistant - Police Department

Baltimore County, MD Towson, MD , MD 21204

Posted 2 weeks ago

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 23, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

Vacancies exists in the Police Department, Professional Standards Bureau.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotionsand changes in job duties due to reclassificationas separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resumewill not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under the general supervision of an attorney, performs responsible and complex paralegal tasks which may include the supervision or oversight of clerical personnel.

  • Researches and analyzes law sources, such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and County Code, and prepares legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, deeds, and legislation for review, approval, and use by an attorney.

  • Investigates facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.

  • Files pleadings with court clerk.

  • Prepares affidavits of documents and maintains document file.

  • Prepares correspondence and answers telephone inquiries.

  • Prepares and monitors dockets.

  • Ensures service of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action.

  • Assists with administration of compliance with settlements and court decisions, such as setting up payment schedules for delinquent taxpayers.

Examples of Other Duties

  • May serve as administrative aide to an attorney by maintaining schedules, answering telephones, and preparing documents from draft or dictation.

  • May direct and coordinate activities of clerical employees.

  • May prepare and monitor office accounts and prepare financial documents.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in paralegal, legal assistant, or closely related field.

Plus

One year's experience as a paralegal or legal assistant. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)

Proof ofLicenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and educationbeyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: LegalAssistant - Police Department

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification essentially sedentary and may involve frequent operation of office equipment such as typewriters, computer terminals, and photocopiers.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.


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