Paralegal

ParalegalHybrid Remote, Owings Mills, Maryland

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The OAG Civil Rights Division is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal II to support attorneys in the investigation, litigation, and resolution of civil rights matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of legal procedures and a commitment to justice, equity, and protecting the rights of all individuals.

This role involves working on cases involving discrimination, hate crimes, police misconduct, disability rights, fair housing, voting rights, and other constitutional or statutory civil rights protections.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct legal and factual research to support investigations and litigation.
  • Draft, edit, and prepare legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and case summaries.
  • Organize and manage case files, exhibits, and evidence in both physical and electronic formats.
  • Assist attorneys with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials.
  • Monitor and track case deadlines, filings, and court schedules.
  • Review and summarize documents such as witness statements, investigative reports, and public records.
  • Communicate professionally with witnesses, complainants, opposing counsel, and law enforcement agencies.
  • Assist in drafting responses to public inquiries, complaints, or record requests under FOIA or state open records laws.
  • Support data collection and reporting efforts related to division performance or compliance obligations.

 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR REGULAR POSITIONS: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.  
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The OAG 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.  

 
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.

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