Paralegal, Legal Assistant (Courts) (Ncs) - Circuit Courts For Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 04/23/2024

CLOSING DATE: 06/23/3034 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY: $48,843.00 - $59,040.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Paralegal for the Administrative Office in the Family Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fee Waiver review

• Initial case file review

• Review Special Immigration Juvenile Status files.

• Maintain program statistics.

• Assist litigants with filing TPOs in absence of Family Services Coordinator

• Assist litigants with Emergency Evaluation requests in absence of Family Services Coordinator Assist Family Services Coordinator with processing substance abuse assessment materials.

• Interact directly with litigants requesting assistance.

• Perform such other tasks as requested by Associate Administrator, Court Administrator, Judge-in-Charge, and Administrative Judge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or three years' experience as a paralegal. Extensive knowledge of family law and experience working directly with the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to navigate court computer system.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Proficient in Excel

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Extensive experience dealing with high conflict population.

This is a full-time permanent position with benefits.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample along with a list of professional references to:

Ms. Jacqueline Hale

Circuit Court for Baltimore City

111 North Calvert Street, Room 244 Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Jacqueline.hale@mdcourts.gov

Fax 410-396-1545

www.baltimorecity.gov

TTY 410-396-4930

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER