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Paralegal (G-16)
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Strategic Government Resources
Upper Marlboro, MD (In Person)
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Paralegal (G-16)
Nature and Variety of WorkUnder the direction of the Family Division Paralegal Supervisor, the incumbent provides comprehensive paralegal support to litigants in family law matters, including domestic and juvenile cases, Child in Need of Assistance (CINA)/Termination of Parental Rights (TPR), and child support matters.
Examples of WorkDuties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Additional InformationThis position is 100% Family Grant Funded with Full-time Benefits.
All Applicants are subject to a background check.
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
A request for ADA accommodations for interviews should be made at the time the interview is scheduled.
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County offers a complete benefits package to regular full-time employees including medical benefits, dental care, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacations, sick leave and deferred compensation plans.
To learn more, please visit our benefits page.01Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?
Examples of WorkDuties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Draft orders and memoranda associated with such programs as CINA/TPR, adoption, special immigrant juvenile status (SJIS), and child support cases.
- Distributes case files for further action.
- Performs independent legal and factual research relating to the area assigned.
- Extracts and compiles research information from the case management system and other applications/websites.
- Conducts interviews to obtain information from parties and explain applicable legal procedures.
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion in determining appropriate levels of confidentiality for records and case information.
- Reviews pleadings for completeness and accuracy.
- Alerts litigants, attorneys, and/or the Judge to discrepancies in areas requiring special attention.
- Confers with the Family Division Coordinating Judge and/or the Paralegal Judge regarding issues requiring legal determination.
- Screens customers' requests and directs matters appropriately.
- Ensures emergency pleadings and documents are filed in accordance with Maryland Rules and Procedures.
- Maintains and submits monthly statistical reports.
- Responds to customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional InformationThis position is 100% Family Grant Funded with Full-time Benefits.
All Applicants are subject to a background check.
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
A request for ADA accommodations for interviews should be made at the time the interview is scheduled.
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County offers a complete benefits package to regular full-time employees including medical benefits, dental care, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacations, sick leave and deferred compensation plans.
To learn more, please visit our benefits page.01Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associates Degree
- High School or G.E.D.
- Other02If you selected other, please specify. If you did not select other, please enter "N/A."03Please select your field of study.
- Paralegal Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Legal Studies
- Other04If you selected other, please specify. If you did not select other, please enter "N/A."05How many years of experience working as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant do you possess?
- 3 or more years of experience.
- 2 years of experience, but less than 3 years.
- 1 year of experience, but less than 2 years.
- Less than one (1) year of experience.
- I have no experience working as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.06Describe in detail your experience working as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant and include the employer's name and dates of employment. Please do not type "See ." If no experience, enter "N/A."07Do you possess advanced knowledge of family law, legal procedures, and terminology?
- Yes
- No08If you responded "Yes" to question #7, describe in detail your advanced knowledge of Family Law, Legal Procedures, and terminology, including the employer's name and dates of employment. Please do not type "See ."
- Required QuestionCircuit Court for Prince George's County