PARALEGAL II

GRADE

ASTD12\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Maryland Board of Nursing\r\n4140 Patterson Avenue\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position is to independently prepare minutes of the Board of Nursing open and closed session meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. This position will research and apply regulations and statutes pertinent to cases under the Board's jurisdiction for non-compliant holders failing to comply with child support orders. Working under the general supervision of the division director, this position will also support the department's administration by preparing disciplinary orders, consent orders/agreements, case memoranda, advisory letters, legal briefings, and other pleadings on behalf of the Board, and by advising on attorney review and execution. �Additionally, this position will serve as secondary designee, responsible for providing research and final review of the requested documents requested through the Public Information Act.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� �Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Thirty credit hours or a certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.\r\n2. Thirty credit hours from an accredited law school may be substituted for the required experience.\r\n3. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. \r\n4. 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. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience developing audit tools and preparing accurate workflow charts, organization charts, and other analytical aids.\r\n Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word and Excel) and Google Suites.\r\n Experience and proficiency in notetaking (including excellent spelling and grammar, attention to detail, and active listening skills).\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n