Paralegal, Department of Social & Economic Mobility

Posting Date: November 24, 2025

Closing Date: December 8, 2025

Classification: Paralegal II

Position Type: Full-Time Regular

Salary: This position offers a salary range of $51,580 - $72,159, with potential for advancement up to $79,673 based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $72,159.

Location: Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202

Telework: A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule option is available per applicable policies and procedures.

DESCRIPTION: The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the State’s legal business, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials, and institutions of State Government. The OAG also protects the public by civil enforcement of antitrust, civil rights, consumer protection, and securities laws and regulations and by the prosecution of organized crime, Medicaid fraud, environmental crimes, insurance fraud, state tax evasion, and other statutorily assigned matters. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown leads the Office with a critical focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Paralegal to support the legal team serving the Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) - a newly established agency dedicated to advancing equitable access to opportunity and improving economic outcomes for Maryland’s small businesses. DoSEM is not a traditional service agency; it is a catalyst for systemic change. Its work focuses on outcomes such as access to business opportunities, wealth building, and policy reforms that expand long term prosperity. The department will benchmark best practices, advise agencies, and independently assess performance to deliver better, data-informed results statewide. As a key member of the legal team, the Paralegal will play a vital role in supporting legal operations including assisting with all aspects of litigation and provide administrative support such as:

Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on a variety of legal and policy issues.

Assisting in the preparation, review, and organization of contracts, interagency agreements, and grant documents.

Supporting the development and review of reports and compliance documents related to Title VI, MBE/DBE programs, and EEO requirements.

Managing case files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining legal databases and records.

Assisting with the preparation of materials for administrative proceedings, litigation, and legislative hearings.

Monitoring relevant legislative and regulatory developments and summarizing their potential impact on agency operations.

Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support interagency legal initiatives.

Perform additional office tasks as needed to ensure administrative efficiency

Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

EXPERIENCE:

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

Experience: Three years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney. Applicants should have strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and able to work at a consistently high volume. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Associate’s degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies from an accredited institution;

-Experience supporting legal work in a government, public policy, or civil rights-focused environment;

-Knowledge of Title VI, MBE/DBE programs, EEO compliance, or related regulatory frameworks;

-Experience tracking legislation or regulatory changes and summarizing their implications.

SUBMISSION: Interested applicants should submit an online application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire through Online Employment Center by December 8, 2025.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.