Criminal Justice Paralegal – Major Crimes Unit

Howard County Government; Ellicott City (MD); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Howard County Government is seeking a paraprofessional in the State's Attorney's Office to provide senior secretarial and paralegal support. The role involves case preparation, witness coordination, legal research, and trial assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Required is an Associate's degree with 3 years of related experience; a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a Paralegal Certificate are preferred. The position includes comprehensive benefits and a path for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred; Paralegal Certificate advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of legal nomenclature and ability to perform legal research.

Responsabilités

• Case preparation and file management for court processes.
• Witness and records coordination for trial preparation.
• Legal research and writing under attorney supervision.
• Discovery management including drafting requests and Tracking responses.
• Trial support and direct assistance during proceedings.

Connaissances

Legal nomenclature

Criminal justice system

Judgment and decision making

Legal research

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Background check clearance

Formation

Associate degree plus 3 years experience

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Paralegal Certificate

Outils

NCIC/MILES access

Description du poste

Howard County Government is seeking a paraprofessional in the State's Attorney's Office to provide senior secretarial and paralegal support. The role involves case preparation, witness coordination, legal research, and trial assistance in a fast-paced environment.

Required is an Associate's degree with 3 years of related experience; a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a Paralegal Certificate are preferred. The position includes comprehensive benefits and a path for professional growth.