Paralegal (G-16)

Nature and Variety of Work

Under 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 Work

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Drafts order 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.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, or Legal Studies; or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or university; or one year of law school; or three (3) years of experience performing paralegal/legal assistant work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

• Once this posting receives 100 applicants, it will close.
• Funding Source: This position is 100% Family Grant Funded with Full-time Benefits.
• 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 of notification of the interview.