Paralegal

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Paralegal

Duties: Performs high level confidential legal and research services for the Chief Legal Officer and legal staff including assisting in preparation for meetings, trials, hearings and presentations. Will also research laws, investigate facts, prepare legal documents and ensure the smooth and efficient office operation for the assigned area of responsibility. Researches and identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases Investigates facts, analyzes and organizes information, prepares written reports for attorneys’ use in determining how cases should be handled May assist in preparing legal arguments in lawsuits, drafting pleadings, motions and discovery documents to be filed with the court, obtaining affidavits and assisting attorneys during trials. Organizes and tracks files of all important case documents and makes them available and easily accessible to attorneys Interviews witnesses and performs related preparation and documentation activities to conserve time and to facilitate the work of the professional legal staff Searches and extracts information from both the internet and specialized software programs. Applies acquired knowledge of legal terminology. Obtains, organizes and drafts confidential, technical and/or sensitive materials. Prepares correspondence, presentation materials, reports, and documents for public information or organizational use. Develops, revises or implements work procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency or to accommodate changes in operations or new functions. Exercises sound independent judgment in screening mail, telephone calls and visitors; determines what matters come to the director’s attention; provides information or answers to questions not requiring the director’s attention. Maintains appointment schedule and coordinates meetings and conferences; assembles correspondence, files and other material for meetings and briefs the director on agendas. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

Additional Information

Job Number: 8600000232. Send Completed online application, Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. Copies of all transcripts-undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications. Three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number.

Company info

Baltimore City Public Schools
200 East North Avenue
Baltimore
Maryland
United States 21202
Phone : 410-396-8542
Fax : 410-396-2955
Website : http://www.baltimorecityschools.org