Paralegal, Family Division
About the Company
Baltimore is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, and the 29th-most populous city in the country. It was established by the Constitution of Maryland and is not part of any county; thus, it is the largest independent city in the United States. Baltimore has more public monuments than any other city per capita in the country and is home to some of the earliest National Register historic districts in the nation, including Fell's Point (1969), Federal Hill (1970) and Mount Vernon Place (1971). More than 65,000 properties, or roughly one in three buildings in the city, are listed on the National Register, more than any other city in the nation.
About the Job
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Paralegal for the Administrative Office in the Family Division.
Responsibilities
Fee Waiver review
Initial case file review
Review Special Immigration Juvenile Status files
Review Petitions to Enroll Foreign Order
Review Requests for Default
Review Petitions for Name Change of Minor
Ability to perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda
Assist litigants with filing temporary protective orders in absence of Family Services Coordinator
Assist Family Services Coordinator with processing substance abuse assessment and random drug testing documents
Interact directly with litigants requesting assistance via telephone calls or walk-ins
Perform such other tasks as requested by Associate Administrator, Court Administrator, Judge-in-Charge, and Administrative Judge
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university
OR three years’ experience as a paralegal
Extensive knowledge of family law and experience
Knowledge & Skills:
Ability to navigate Odyssey—Maryland Court electronic software program
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Extensive experience dealing with high conflict population
A plus if applicant has experience using DV Office software
