Posting Date: May 10, 2024 Closing Date May 26, 2024
Job Title: Administrative Officer II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Salary: $50,392 - $83,807. The salary range is based on a multitude of factors including applicable personnel rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Location: Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division, 300 W. Preston St., Suite 201, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Telework: A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures.
DESCRIPTION: The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the legal business of the State, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials and institutions of State Government. As Maryland's 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown, leads the Office with a key focus on equity, justice, and fairness.
The Health Occupations Prosecution & Litigation Division of the Office of the Attorney General (HOPL) is seeking applicants for an Administrative Officer II position. This position will provide paralegal and administrative support to several attorneys prosecuting cases for the health occupations licensing boards. The position supports administrative prosecutors in disciplinary cases against health care professionals involving allegations of fraud, abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, positive criminal history record checks, drug diversion, unprofessional conduct, substance abuse and standard of care violations. The position works closely with the board staff.
Job responsibilities include drafting of correspondence and pleadings, organization, and preparation of documents for discovery, assistance in all aspects of litigation preparation, research, general administrative support, and other general office tasks as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. In addition, applicants should have the ability to work at a consistently high volume; have strong organization and writing skills and be detailed-oriented.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute one year of education or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional education from an accredited law school at the rate of one year of education for two years of the required experience.
Applicants shall have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as Google Workspace applications. In addition, applicants should have the ability to work at a consistently high volume; have strong organization and writing skills and be detailed-oriented. Knowledge of civil litigation and administrative procedures is preferred.
Submission: Interested persons should submit a resume and application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center at http://www.jobaps.com/MD/ by May 26, 2024.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.