Introduction
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.
GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking applicants for a Management Associate in the Courts/Civil Litigation Division. Responsibilities for this position include, assisting with litigation and appellate matters; typing pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs; keeping current all litigation files; organizing exhibits and other documents in preparation for trial, hearings, meetings or other purposes; and preparing mail for distribution and tracking.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Five years performing secretarial or clerical work involving typing duties.
Candidates may substitute:
Additional secretarial or clerical experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Thirty credit hours with a major in secretarial science or office technology from an accredited college may be substituted at the rate of thirty credits for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Administration or Personnel Specialist classifications or Administrative, Clerical, or Office Services specialty codes in the Special Assistant or Secretarial fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
2.Legal secretarial work experience.
3. Familiarity with internet legal research databases.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated ability to accurately type on a typewriter or keyboard on a personal computer, computer terminal or word processor at a minimum of forty words per minute may be required, depending on the specific requirements of the position.
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 and answer all supplemental questions. 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).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect/incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list for at least one year. Candidates 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.
BENEFITS
Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance
Retirement:PensionandSupplemental Retirement Plans
1. Personal - 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)
2. Annual - 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)
3. Sick - 15 days per year
4.Parental Leave - up to 60 days per birth or adoption
Local Mass Transit Benefits
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Please upload a resume in addition to the online application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Gina Mallory, Human Resources, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 or fax to 410-576-6447. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you have specific questions about recruitment, please call 410-576-6440 or email hr@oag.state.md.us.
The Office of the Attorney General 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.
