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Legal Assistant - Montgomery Land Use Team (10770 Grade 20)

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission · Riverdale, MD · 1 mo ago
LegalFull-time

About the role

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The Montgomery County Land Use Team in the Office of General Counsel at The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is seeking a talented Legal Assistant to join our in-house legal team.

Responsibilities

  • reviewing, tracking and processing of Planning Board resolutions;
  • supporting attorneys in filing documents in circuit and appellate courts;
  • docketing and distributing agreements for review among office attorneys;
  • processing conference attendance, professional memberships and reimbursement requests;
  • reviewing inventory and ordering office supplies;
  • routing documents for proper signatures;
  • scheduling meetings as requested;
  • assuring proper handling and retention of legal office files;
  • interacting with the public and others within the Commission.

Requirements

  • exceptionally organized and dependable with excellent attention to detail;
  • flexible, proactive, and ready to support a fast-paced legal environment;
  • proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe, enterprise systems, and online research tools;
  • reliable, with sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment;
  • proficient with ADA digital accessibility standards.

Qualifications

  • An Associate's Degree in Legal Studies, Legal Support and Services or any related field;
  • Four years of progressively responsible legal support experience in substantive and procedural law that includes substantive work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.

Skills

  • knowledge of document management, version tracking and experience working with complex agreements and documents;
  • excellent editing and proofreading skills;
  • experience dealing with the public and government agencies in a professional and courteous manner;
  • knowledge of legal concepts, legal terminology, and a variety of general and specialized legal processes, particularly related to regulatory bodies and/or real estate;
  • knowledge of contract processing, administrative functions and office protocols.

Benefits

Classification/Specification: Legal Assistant
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Pay

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

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