FY27: Paralegal, Division of Legal Services, 8hrs/12mos, Ad Now Closes on 7/06/2026

Responsibilities Assist in coordinating the work of one or more of the principal legal functions of the Office of the General Counsel, including policy, employment and operations, special education, student civil rights, subpoena and records requests, procurement and contracts, and land use. Conduct legal research. Prepare training, meeting, hearing, or other legal project materials. Respond to legal questions in one or more of the primary legal functions. Draft and file court pleadings. Assist with investigations and the preparation of responses to agency complaints. Monitor state and local board hearings, developments, and related legislation. Collect and analyze data. Qualifications Thorough knowledge of litigation support and/or procedures/legal requirements of one or more principal legal functions of the Office of the General Counsel. Knowledge of MCPS organization, structure, policies, procedures, and related laws and regulations. Ability to analyze and interpret federal, state, and local laws. Familiarity with standard online legal research sites such as WestLaw or LexisNexis and court sites such as PACER. Knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret records and data relative to administrative and court hearings or investigations. Ability to handle highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Excellent oral and written communication and human-relations skills. Knowledge of, and ability to meet, the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System. Education and Experience Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Courses in paralegal studies or pre‑law from an accredited college or university, or a paralegal certificate desirable. Mandatory training, coursework, and/or experience in legal issues related to one or more principal legal functions of the office. Three or more years of prior experience working in a law firm, clerkship, or government law office highly preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide necessary knowledge and skills may be considered. Job Details Position type: Clerical/Secretarial. Job grade: 18. Location: Rockville. Schedule: Full time, 12 working months, Day job. Physical demands: None. Special requirements: Ability to work overtime and weekend hours as needed. Wage range: $29.10–$41.87 per hour based on years of service. Benefits For information about benefits, please follow the link: #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery County Public Schools