VAWA Grant Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 51,191.92

The State's Attorney's Office is charged with serving the interests of the residents of Prince George's County, Maryland. Serving nearly one million residents, the Prince Georges County State's Attorney's Office protects the community through the prosecution of criminal matters. Our team is committed to fulfilling our mission with a thoughtful and impartial application of the law. We reaffirm the standards set by law-abiding residents to ensure that safe and productive communities thrive within Prince George's County, Maryland.

STOP THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAWA) GRANT - LIMITED TERM GRANT FUNDED POSITION

The Office of the States Attorney is currently seeking highly qualified applicant to fill one (1) grant vacancy of a Legal Assistant. The selected candidate will serve as a Legal Assistant for Assistant States Attorneys handling domestic violence cases for the Special Victims Unit. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

JOB TITLE : Legal Assistant

SALARY : $55,000.00 (with an hourly rate of $26.4423)

FUNDING PERIOD : October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025

BENEFITS : LTGF employees of this grant are eligible for 40 hours of Sick and Safe leave once the required hours have been completed. Limited Term Grant Funded (LTGF) employees for this grant are not eligible to participate in the Countys health care plans at this time.

LOCATION : Upper Marlboro Courthouse - 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

TYPICAL DUTIES : The Legal Assistant will work with Assistant States Attorneys to perform a full range of legal support activities. These duties will include, but are not limited to the following :

Assisting with the preparation and filing of motions, notices, memoranda, pleadings, and other related legal documents.

Gathering information from and updates information in judicial / criminal databases and tracking systems.

Conducting research and analyzes data such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, and codes.

Preparing documents from gathered information to be used at all stages of prosecution.

Assisting in obtaining information from law enforcement or other parties for use in preparing cases before trial.

Communicating with defense attorneys, law enforcement, victims and witnesses related to the cases.

Performing additional duties as assigned by Unit Chief.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES :

Bachelors degree strongly preferred; High school or equivalent; Ability to effectively use Microsoft 365; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with people; Ability to use diplomacy and discretion in performing assigned office duties.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : Candidates must pass a background investigation.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Selected candidate for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov / e-verify.

CLOSING DATE : Open until filled or upon receipt of the first 100 applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer