Paralegal Supervisor

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

Job summary

Prince George's County Public Schools seeks an experienced supervisory administrator to provide executive support to the Boards and Commission. You will apply broad county government knowledge, coordinate office activities, and manage tasks under supervision, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and paralegal experience with leadership responsibilities, along with proficient communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Legal Studies, Business Administration or Paralegal Studies or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant paralegal experience with at least one year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Filing judicial reviews.
• Preparing draft administrative court orders from virtual hearings.
• Obtaining information from internal and external agencies for hearing documents for four boards.
• Communicating with the general public to provide informational requests.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Paralegal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences / Legal Studies / Business Administration / Paralegal Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

About The Position

This position provides supervisory administrative and secretarial support to the Boards and Commission. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of administrative procedures and exercise mature judgment in following through on assignments. The incumbent is responsible for applying a broad knowledge of the functions of County Government, coordinates and manages office activities to fulfill varied responsibilities within the Director's Office. All work is performed under the supervision of an Administrative Specialist I that manages the Boards and Commission/Program.

About The Agency

The Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE) is responsible for coordinating and enforcing standards that control what goes on before, during, and after construction. Staff from nine agencies, who work cooperatively on permit processing, business licensing, plan review, inspection and enforcement comprise Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement. The Mission of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement is to promote economic development in Prince George's County and protect the safety of County residents, businesses, and visitors through efficient permitting, inspection and licensing services to ensure compliance with established building, zoning and property standards codes.

Examples of Work

• Filing judicial review
• Preparing draft administrative court orders from virtual hearings
• Obtaining information from inside and outside agencies to prepare documents for hearings for 4 different boards
• Communication with the general public on a daily basis to provide informational request.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Social Sciences, Legal Studies, Business Administration or Paralegal Studies or closely related field
• Three (3) years of relevant experience as a paralegal with at least (1) year of experience in a lead/supervisory role

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: Novemeber 9-10, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

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. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. 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.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

General Plan Information

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
• Supplemental Pension Plan
• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
• 457(b)
• 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
• Critical Illness
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits