Paralegal

Paralegal SpecialistThe duties performed by the Paralegal Specialist involve:Creating and/or proofreading and providing feedback to attorney staff regarding County legislation (bills, ordinances and regulations)Interaction/coordination as the Contract Administrator with the County's vendor to ensure County legislation, new County Attorney Opinions, the County Charter and appropriate State legislation get updated correctly in the Montgomery County Code, Zoning Ordinance, and COMCOR when effectiveProviding copies of legislation to the appropriate State departments yearlyProofreading documents prior to the County Attorney's or Deputy County Attorney's review and/or signatureCoordinating meetings and appointments using Outlook calendars for in-person or Teams meetings with County staff and/or outside participantsBeing administrative liaison between the Office of the County Attorney and County CouncilSupervision of legal secretaries, including creating and finalizing performance plans, approving leave requests, coordinating adequate secretary availability, both in the office and while teleworking, and providing back-up coverage when neededPerforming other duties as required/neededEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a paralegal.Substitution/Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.License: None.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation, ensuring compliance with formatting requirements and legal standards.Knowledge of legal terminology and research processes.Ability to multitask while staying organized, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and residents.Ability to learn new tasks quickly.Excellent proofreading skills.