Paralegal

Prince George's County, Maryland; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Job summary

The Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal for a full-time, grant-funded LTGF role to support Assistant State's Attorneys with a broad range of legal tasks.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and experience with court filings, databases, and communications with law enforcement, defense counsel, witnesses, and victims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; High school or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Uses diplomacy and discretion in performing Office duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing motions, notices, memoranda, pleadings and related legal documents.
• Gathers and updates information in judicial/criminal databases and tracking systems.
• Researches statutes and case law; prepares documents for prosecution.
• Obtains information from law enforcement and other parties for trial preparation.
• Runs preliminary records and history checks on identified individuals.
• Communicates with defense attorneys, law enforcement, victims and witnesses.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral & written communication

Diplomacy

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 George's 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.

SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (SAUSA) - LIMITED TERM GRANT FUNDED POSITION

The Office of the State's Attorney is currently seeking highly qualified applicant to fill one (1) grant vacancy of a Full-time Paralegal.

JOB DUTIES:

The Paralegal will work with Assistant State's Attorneys to perform a full range of legal support activities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to pay strong attention to detail; have strong criminal legal research and writing skills; as well as strong organizational skills.

• Assist with the preparation and filing of motions, notices, memoranda, pleadings and other related legal documents.
• Gathers information from and updates information in judicial/criminal databases and tracking systems.
• Conducts research and analyzes data such as statutes, decisions legal articles and codes. Prepares documents from gathered information to be used at all stages of prosecution.
• Assists in obtaining information from law enforcement or other parties for use in preparing cases before trial.
• Runs preliminary record and history checks on identified individuals.
• Regularly communicates with defense attorneys, law enforcement, victims and witnesses related to the cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES:

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; High school or equivalent; Microsoft Office; Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with people; Uses diplomacy and discretion in performing assigned Office duties.

BENEFITS:

This Limited Term Grant Funded (LTGF) is eligible to participate in the County's health care plan.

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.

PROJECT START DATE:

September 21, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace