What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal for Major Crimes Unit-(Administrative Technician)-Major Crimes, State's Attorney's Office position at Howard County Government?
JOB
Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making. What are we looking for?We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.POSITION SUMMARY: Paraprofessional legal work in the State's Attorney's Office.STARTING SALARY IS $55,808 ANNUALLY AND $26.83 HOURLY: ***This is a State Authorized Exempt position and is ineligible for membership in a collective bargaining unit.***CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs senior secretarial or routine paralegal work, which include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work typically involves independent and confidential secretarial work as the appointed secretary to a Circuit Court Judge; or work may involve writing briefs, conducting research and providing other paralegal support to a legal staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Prepare criminal cases for prosecution in the Circuit Court Division by reviewing all statement of charges, information and indictments to determine essential witnesses. Summons all necessary witnesses for trial. Secure any missing reports, statements, etc. for the file. Subpoena any necessary records (i.e. hospital, phone, etc.).Under supervision and review by an attorney, identifies problems of law, researches and locates cases, and prepares memoranda on assigned topics.Prepares draft discovery requests, interrogatories and document production requests, and tracks responses.Assists attorneys in preparing for trial, including preparing exhibits, organizing files, copying documents, and attending and assisting at trial as necessary.Obtains criminal records through the NCIC/MILES database system.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ability to pass background check in order to get NCIC Certification from the Department of Public Safety.
Howard County: Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. Howard County Government: Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making. What are we looking for?We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.POSITION SUMMARY: Paraprofessional legal work in the State's Attorney's Office.STARTING SALARY IS $55,808 ANNUALLY AND $26.83 HOURLY: ***This is a State Authorized Exempt position and is ineligible for membership in a collective bargaining unit.***CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs senior secretarial or routine paralegal work, which include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work typically involves independent and confidential secretarial work as the appointed secretary to a Circuit Court Judge; or work may involve writing briefs, conducting research and providing other paralegal support to a legal staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Prepare criminal cases for prosecution in the Circuit Court Division by reviewing all statement of charges, information and indictments to determine essential witnesses. Summons all necessary witnesses for trial. Secure any missing reports, statements, etc. for the file. Subpoena any necessary records (i.e. hospital, phone, etc.).Under supervision and review by an attorney, identifies problems of law, researches and locates cases, and prepares memoranda on assigned topics.Prepares draft discovery requests, interrogatories and document production requests, and tracks responses.Assists attorneys in preparing for trial, including preparing exhibits, organizing files, copying documents, and attending and assisting at trial as necessary.Obtains criminal records through the NCIC/MILES database system.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ability to pass background check in order to get NCIC Certification from the Department of Public Safety.
Salary : $27 - $55,808
