Support Specialist: Paralegal

About the role

This position assists in providing legal services and advice to the Superintendent, Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, administrators and staff on a variety of issues including student related issues, parental rights, labor and employment, 504, special education and constitutional issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepares draft opinions for review.
• Affords assistance with compliance with court orders and subpoenas.
• Manages Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) requests log, collects records and prepares MPIA responses to be sent to members of the public.
• Performs legal research by identifying cases, reviewing judicial opinions, checking sources and preparing research memoranda.
• Prepares and reviews memoranda, contracts, grants, rights of entry and easements.
• Maintains several complex calendars, arranges meetings/appointments, hearing officers and court reporters, conferences, and travel.
• Handles correspondence and documents coming into the Legal Office and prepare written and verbal responses for final review by attorneys.
• Performs administrative and secretarial duties necessary to the efficient functioning of the office including filing, copying, purchasing supplies, processing invoices and assisting with payroll and the office budget.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professionals affiliations to keep abreast of the latest developments in public school law.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Experience: One (1) year specific experience performing paralegal duties required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in the timely execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Skills

• Paralegal Certification issued by National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc (NFPA) preferred.
• Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and Daily access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Paralegal Certification issued by National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc (NFPA) preferred.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified