Paralegal II

Organization

Maryland Office of the Attorney General
Cambridge, Maryland

Posted Date

August 7, 2026

Contact Information

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 State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

The OAG is seeking applicants for a Paralegal II to support the legal department representing the Dorchester and Somerset County Departments of Social Services (DCDSS and SCDSS) within the Department of Human Services (DHS). DHS is Maryland’s primary social services agency, serving more than one million residents annually through its 24 local departments. DHS is responsible for setting statewide policy, providing oversight, and supporting local offices, such as the DCDSS and SCDSS. The DCDSS and SCDSS deliver critical services directly to the community. These services include child welfare, adult protective services, and support for vulnerable children and adults.

The Paralegal will provide direct support to two Assistant Attorneys General AAG. This position plays a vital role in supporting legal proceedings related to Child in Need of Assistance CINA, Termination of Parental Rights TPR, Adult Protective Services, and Adult Guardianship. The role also includes support for administrative hearings involving child abuse, neglect, and other matters, as well as handling records requests and related legal tasks. This position will be jointly based at the Dorchester and Somerset County Departments of Social Services (DSS).

Note: The selected employee will divide their time between the two offices, with the schedule determined by case assignments and operational workload needs within each jurisdiction.

This collaborative environment encourages continuous learning and offers support from experienced and dedicated legal professionals, making this a rewarding and challenging role for a dedicated Paralegal.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will be:

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents such as pleadings, discovery materials, filings, and correspondence.

• Support attorneys in court preparation, including the preparation and organization of exhibits and evidence and attend court when necessary.

• Monitor legal deadlines and ensure timely filings and submissions.

• Prepare materials for mediations, settlement conferences, and court hearings.

• Manage case files and databases, ensuring documents are current, organized, and easily accessible.

• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and summaries for internal and external use.

• Communicate with clients, courts, and third parties to gather information and relay updates.

• As necessary, perform investigation and review of information to obtain necessary documentation and summarize information for use in pending matters and make recommendations on releasing information according to statue or regulations to protect confidentiality.

• Perform redactions of documents to comply with state and federal confidentiality laws.

• Schedule meetings and maintain attorney calendars

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney.

Notes: 1. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

2. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience.

3. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classifications or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications.

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Experience using MDEC to Serve to file pleadings electronically.

• Experience with Adobe Pro and electronic record redaction.

• Experience preparing subpoenas.

Application Process

Applicants must apply on line on the State of Maryland job openings website via link.