Caselaod Legal Assistant (CINA) (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I) - #24-002711-0079

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year.

We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation.

We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

GRADE : 13

LOCATION OF POSITION : Maryland Department of Human Services, Baltimore City Department of Social Services, Legal Services Division, 1510 Guilford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job : The primary function of the CINA (Child In Need of Assistance) Caseload Legal Assistant / Administrative Officer I is to manage a legal caseload and assist an assigned attorney with preparing cases that enable the department to protect and provide safe permanent placements, in conjunction with other services, to vulnerable children who have been abused and / or neglected and in need of BCDSS assistance.

At all times, the incumbent will provide customer service to both internal and external customers that meet or exceed the standards set by the Department.

As per MD. Code State Fin. & Proc 3.5-2-A-0, all State of Maryland employees and contractor personnel must complete the Security Awareness Training to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, the latest policies and best practices on information security.

POSITION DUTIES :

• Providing caseload management by investigating and gathering facts for court involved cases; interpreting court orders to determine the legal status of the child;
• investigating various available databases to determine the identity of parents / caretakers and their location as well as arrest and criminal history;

obtaining information by conducting interviews of professional and lay witnesses (e.g., doctors, detectives, police officers, medical examiners, caretakers, etc.

reviewing documents, as well as safety and permanency plans; assisting with case strategy by making written recommendations.

• Reviewing and / or drafting court pleadings and other online legal documents, such as subpoenas, runaway warrants, written reports and affidavits;
• reviewing incoming correspondence and assisting with resolution; researching, documenting, communicating and inputting into office data systems;

updating and maintaining legal files and court files.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Please read all requirements before applying.

Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : One year of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes :

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s) :

• One year of experience working in a legal government or a child welfare agency.
• One year experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Six months experience reviewing and / or drafting legal pleadings, assisting attorneys with court case preparation.
• One year experience maintaining electronic files.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS : Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS : Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS : The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS : As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including : health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS : The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attn : Trelia Gunter, 25 S.

Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to trelia.

[email protected]. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-7416.

TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or [email protected].

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

J-18808-Ljbffr