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Senior Paralegal
Job Location:
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 67309 - 106155
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland by providing facilities management real estate and surplus property services as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering design and construction services almost $1 billion in annual contract administration and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS we truly Do Great Service Consider joining our team!
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore State Office Complex
300 W. Preston StreetBaltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The primary purpose of this position is to provide senior-level paralegal support for the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) easement program in 23 counties and support the Assistant Attorney Generals Office Chief of Land Acquisition & Disposal and Chief of Valuation and Appraisal in MALPF duties outlined in the MOU between the Department of Agriculture and Department of General Services.
Responsibilities include file and database management; legal document preparation and review; procurement ordering and reviewing title work; plotting legal descriptions; approving and tracking invoices from title companies; and performing post-closing review and file archiving.
This position also serves as the Senior/Lead Paralegal assigning reviewing and overseeing Junior Paralegals work.
POSITION DUTIES
Dutiesinclude but are not limited to:
- Facilitatemonthly team meetings.
- Reviewstitle commitment packages for accuracy before sending them to the assignedAssistant Attorney General.
- Monitorsall title companies to ensure they remain annually in Good Standing with theState and DGS.
- Reviews approvesand processes invoices for payment.
- Ensuressettlement/closing actions are completed.
- Archives case files.
- Reviews approvesand processes invoices for payment.
- Ensuressettlement/closing actions are completed.
- Archives case files.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strongpreference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferredqualification(s). Include clear and specific information on yourapplication regarding all qualifications.
clerical or professional experience.
title search and/or examination knowledge or experience.
title insurance knowledge or experience.
settlement/closing knowledge or experience.
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Itis important that you provide complete and accurate information on yourapplication. Please include all experience and education that isrelated to this information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submittedafter the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given forrelevant part-time temporary or volunteer experience based on the number ofhours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities onyour application.
Notethat for any position requiring a college degree or college credit you will berequired to submit a college transcript prior to being offered may submit your transcript as part of the applicationprocess.
Theexamination for this position will consist of a rating of your educationtraining and experience related to the requirements of the candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility listcategorized as BEST QUALIFIED BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED. Theeligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The listwill be used by the hiring authority to select employees for lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.
Pleasenote selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass aState and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired. Youmust be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform andControl Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
BENEFITS
The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Tuition reimbursement if funding is available for those whoqualify
- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
- Paid holidays
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
- Employee & employer contributory pension planClick on the link below for more information
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Contact orcall with questions about this recruitment. The online application process is STRONGLYpreferred. Apply online at Human Resources > Employment> Current Openings. If you are unable to submit your application onlineplease send your paper application to: Human Resources Dept. of GeneralServices 301 W. Preston St. Suite 1311 Baltimore MD 21201 by the closing date and time. TTYUsers: call via Maryland Relay
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
