Paralegal- Department of Housing and Community - Baltimore, United States - City of Baltimore, MD

City of Baltimore, MD
City of Baltimore, MD
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Baltimore, United States

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Description

OPENING DATE:
4/23/2024


CLOSING DATE:
5/18/2024 12:00 Midnight


SALARY:
$55, $67,074.00 USD Annually


PROBATION:
All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evenings and weekends. Work is performed mainly in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires mínimal physical exertion.


SELECTION PROCESS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies from an accredited college or university.


AND

EXPERIENCE:
Have three years of experience in performing paralegal work.

OR


EQUIVALENCIES:

Graduation from High School and five years of experience in performing paralegal work as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of legal principles, procedures and terminology.
  • Knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of legal research and analysis.
  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system and criminal prosecution process.
  • Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques.
  • Skill in conducting legal research.
  • Skill in examining official documents and extracting pertinent information.
  • Skill in drafting a wide variety of complex legal memoranda and other legal documents.
  • Skill in communicating with the public, community groups, attorneys, officials and service agencies.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective liaisons with attorneys, law enforcement officials, judicial system employees, victims and witnesses.
  • Ability to use good judgement and tact in resolving human relations conflicts.
  • Skill in developing evidence to support litigation activities.
  • Ability to ascertain, evaluate, communicate and address community concerns.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups in order promote and explain agency policies, practices and procedures
  • Ability to summarize prior and current criminal charges and convictions.
  • Ability to comprehend legal concepts and Federal, State and City laws.
  • Ability to maintain confidential records and prepare detailed legal reports.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple priorities.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Financial Disclosure:

  • This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 77, 78, and 79 of the City Ethics Law._

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