What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal, Legal Assistant Courts (NCS) - Circuit Courts for Baltimore City position at City of Baltimore, MD?
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
POSTING DATE: 1/23/2025
SALARY RANGE: $50,797.00 - $61,402.00 Annually
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
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
- Review Petitions to Enroll Foreign Order
- Review Requests for Default
- Review Petitions for Name Change of Minor
- Ability to perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda
- Assist litigants with filing temporary protective orders in absence of Family Services Coordinator
- Assist Family Services Coordinator with processing substance abuse assessment and random drug testing documents
- Interact directly with litigants requesting assistance via telephone calls or walk-ins
- Perform such other tasks as requested by Associate Administrator, Court Administrator, Judge-in-Charge, and Administrative Judge
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: 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.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to navigate Odyssey – Maryland Court electronic software program
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Excel
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Extensive experience dealing with high conflict population
- A plus if applicant has experience using DV Office software
BENEFITS
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:
https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
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 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $50,797 - $61,402
