Paralegal, Legal Assistant Courts (NCS) - Circuit Courts for Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 1/23/2025

SALARY RANGE: $50,797.00 - $61,402.00 Annually

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Paralegal for the Administrative Office in the Family Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fee Waiver review
• Initial case file review
• Review Special Immigration Juvenile Status files
• Review Petitions to Enroll Foreign Order
• Review Requests for Default
• Review Petitions for Name Change of Minor
• Ability to perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda
• Assist litigants with filing temporary protective orders in absence of Family Services Coordinator
• Assist Family Services Coordinator with processing substance abuse assessment and random drug testing documents
• Interact directly with litigants requesting assistance via telephone calls or walk-ins
• Perform such other tasks as requested by Associate Administrator, Court Administrator, Judge-in-Charge, and Administrative Judge

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university or three years’ experience as a paralegal. Extensive knowledge of family law and experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to navigate Odyssey – Maryland Court electronic software program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Extensive experience dealing with high conflict population
• A plus if applicant has experience using DV Office software

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: 

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample along with a list of professional references to:

Ms. Jacqueline Hale Circuit Court for Baltimore City

111 North Calvert Street, Room 244

Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Jacqueline.hale@mdcourts.gov Fax 410-396-1545

www.baltimorecity.gov TTY 410-396-4930

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

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