Senior Legal Office Assistant, Child Support

Frederick County Government, Maryland; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Vacation and sick leave with accrual

Job summary

Frederick County Government seeks a Legal Office Associate III (Child Support Division) to support attorneys in the State’s Attorney’s Office. The role requires handling complex civil and criminal case files, drafting pleadings, coordinating court schedules, and performing legal research with strong knowledge of procedures and e-filing systems.

You will work non-supervisory capacity but may train staff and provide backup coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in legal office administration, court office support, clerical legal support, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with courts, law enforcement, and agencies regarding assigned cases.
• Maintain and manage complex legal case files and court records.
• Prepare and file legal pleadings, discovery materials, motions, subpoenas, writs, and related documents.
• Manage hearing, trial, and court schedules; conduct legal research and organize case management records.
• Provide backup coverage for reception and administrative functions as needed.

Skills

Legal office administration

Court office support

Clerical legal support

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Frederick County Government seeks a Legal Office Associate III (Child Support Division) to support attorneys in the State’s Attorney’s Office. The role requires handling complex civil and criminal case files, drafting pleadings, coordinating court schedules, and performing legal research with strong knowledge of procedures and e-filing systems.

You will work non-supervisory capacity but may train staff and provide backup coverage.