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City of Baltimore
Posted 13 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Paralegal - Law department
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$59k–$96k/yrStated range
3+ yrsMinimum
Legal Research and AnalysisLegal Principles, Procedures, and TerminologyCriminal Justice System and Criminal ProsecutionLegal Document DraftingOfficial Document ExaminationLitigation Evidence DevelopmentFederal, State, and City LawPublic Speaking
Job description
Summary
The City of Baltimore offers careers focused on serving its citizens and creating social impact in the community. The Paralegal assists attorneys with legal research, investigation, interpretation and application of laws, and preparation of complex legal documents for court filing.
Responsibilities
- A Paralegal performs a variety of legal duties related to assisting Attorneys in various aspects of legal work including researching, interpreting and applying laws, investigating facts and preparing complex legal documents for filing in court
Skills
- Have an Associate of Applied Science degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice or political science from an accredited college or university
- Have three years of experience in performing paralegal work
- Have a high school diploma or possess GED certificate and five years of experience in performing paralegal work as a legal assistant or legal secretary
- Knowledge of legal principles, procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of legal research and analysis
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and criminal prosecution process
- Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques
- Skill in conducting legal research
- Skill in examining official documents and extracting pertinent information
- Skill in drafting a wide variety of complex legal memoranda and other legal documents
- Skill in communicating with the public, community groups, attorneys, officials and service agencies
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective liaisons with attorneys, law enforcement officials, judicial system employees, victims and witnesses
- Ability to use good judgement and tact in resolving human relations conflicts
- Skill in developing evidence to support litigation activities
- Ability to ascertain, evaluate, communicate and address community concerns
- Ability to speak effectively before groups in order promote and explain agency policies, practices and procedures
- Ability to summarize prior and current criminal charges and convictions
- Ability to comprehend legal concepts and Federal, State and City laws
- Ability to utilize specialized legal software applications and related computer systems
- Ability to maintain confidential records and prepare detailed legal reports
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Have an Associate of Applied Science degree in paralegal studies, criminal justice or political science from an accredited college or university
- Have three years of experience in performing paralegal work
- Have a high school diploma or possess GED certificate and five years of experience in performing paralegal work as a legal assistant or legal secretary
- Knowledge of legal principles, procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of legal research and analysis
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and criminal prosecution process
- Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques
- Skill in conducting legal research
- Skill in examining official documents and extracting pertinent information
- Skill in drafting a wide variety of complex legal memoranda and other legal documents
- Skill in communicating with the public, community groups, attorneys, officials and service agencies
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective liaisons with attorneys, law enforcement officials, judicial system employees, victims and witnesses
- Ability to use good judgement and tact in resolving human relations conflicts
- Skill in developing evidence to support litigation activities
- Ability to ascertain, evaluate, communicate and address community concerns
- Ability to speak effectively before groups in order promote and explain agency policies, practices and procedures
- Ability to summarize prior and current criminal charges and convictions
- Ability to comprehend legal concepts and Federal, State and City laws
- Ability to utilize specialized legal software applications and related computer systems
- Ability to maintain confidential records and prepare detailed legal reports
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Prescription drug plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Optional life plans
- AD&D plans
- FSA plans
- Wellness programs
- Support groups
- Workshops
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