Posting Date: January 23, 2023 Closing Date: February 14, 2023
Job Title: Paralegal II Position Type: Regular Full Time
Location: 122 North Potomac Street Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal to provide support to the attorney who represents the Washington County Department of Social Services (“WCDSS") and to assist the WCDSS' child welfare and adult services supervisors and workers in filing legal petitions. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, preparation of various legal documents and correspondence on routine legal issues, gathering information and preparing records, filing pleadings with the court, maintaining and coordinating hearing dates, uploading court documents, and legal research, all under the general supervision of the WCDSS attorney.
Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Either a certificate in paralegal studies or 30 credit hours from an accredited college or law school may be substituted for the required experience. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or comparable word processing skills, organizational skills, and ability to consistently produce a high volume of work.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/, by the close of business on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, or genetic information. The Office is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce.
Posting Date: January 20, 2023 Closing Date: February 3, 2023
Job Title: Investigators Position Type: Contractual/Part-Time to Full-Time
Location: Office of the Attorney General, Executive Division 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, Maryland
Description: Maryland received a FY2021 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. The FY2021 SAKI grant will be used to further the state's accomplishments under the FY2018 SAKI grant, including continuing to test sexual assault evidence kits (SAEKs), investigating Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) hits and cold cases, providing services to victims, improving Violent Crime Apprehension Program (VICAP) entries, and tracking CODIS hits within the state.
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for part-time to full-time contractual CODIS Hit Investigators who will be responsible for providing investigative support to help local law enforcement agencies investigate and follow-up on CODIS hits for SAKI grant cases. The investigators will also be responsible for helping agencies enter eligible cases into ViCAP. Lastly, the CODIS Hit Investigators will provide trainings on trauma-informed cold case investigative strategies, including the appropriate victim notification practices and techniques.
Experience: Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, preferably in criminal justice or a related field and a minimum of three years of criminal investigative experience. Investigative experience in sexual assault cases and/or cold cases is preferred. Four years of law enforcement experience can be substituted for the bachelor's degree. Candidates must be capable of working cooperatively with law enforcement personnel at multiple agencies. Key skills include strong communication, victim empathy, ability to work independently, attention to detail, and problem solving. On an as-needed basis, CODIS Hit Investigators will be required to work outside of normal business hours and to travel throughout the State. Applicants must possess a valid Class C driver's license.
Submission: Interested persons should submit their resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references to Zenita Wickham Hurley, Chief, Office of Equity, Policy, and Engagement at zhurley@oag.state.md.us by close of business Friday, February 3, 2023. Please write “Investigator-SAKI" in the subject line of the email.
The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, or genetic information. The Office is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce.
Posting Date: January 6, 2023 Closing Date: January 27, 2023
Location: 200 Kent Avenue, LaPlata, Maryland 20646
Description: The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Paralegal to provide support to the attorney who represents the Charles County Department of Social Services (“CCDSS") and to assist the CCDSS' child welfare and adult services supervisors and workers in filing legal petitions. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, preparation of various legal documents and correspondence on routine legal issues, gathering information and preparing records, filing pleadings with the court, and legal research, all under the general supervision of the CCDSS attorney.
Submission: Interested persons should submit an application and supplemental questionnaire through the Department of Budget and Management, Maryland State Online Employment Center http://www.jobaps.com/MD/, by the close of business on Friday, January 27, 2023.