CASE MANAGER/ PARALEGAL (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III)

$57,275 - $92,108/Yr

State of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a full-time Administrative Officer III (Case Manager/Paralegal) to provide essential case management and administrative support to the Assistant Attorneys General representing the Maryland Cannabis Administration. This role involves managing a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring effective organization and preparation for litigation, and contributing to the development of operational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and administrative support to Assistant Attorneys General.
• Draft correspondence and maintain filing and organization systems.
• File documents electronically in courts and administrative tribunals.
• Organize and assemble records for discovery and litigation preparation.
• Track attorney deadlines and act as a liaison between AAGs and the agency.
• Review and organize discovery materials, including document privilege/redaction.
• Assemble exhibit binders and review investigative reports to ensure completeness of files.
• Ensure that legal documents and correspondence related to cases are current and maintained.
• Assist in evaluating operational efficiency and recommend new policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Three years of administrative staff or professional work experience.
• Substitution of 30 college credit hours for each year of required experience (up to two years).
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree can substitute for the required experience.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience can substitute for the required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• At least five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
• Experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents for attorneys.
• Knowledge of civil litigation or administrative proceedings.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance
• Pension and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Personal Leave: 6 days per year
• Annual Leave: 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)
• Sick Leave: 15 days per year
• Parental Leave: up to 60 days per birth or adoption
• Local Mass Transit Benefits