Paralegal Administrative Technician - State's Attorney Office, District Court Unit

Howard County

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work

The Administrative Technician position performs paraprofessional legal work in the State's Attorney Office. This is a State Authorized Exempt position and is ineligible for membership in a collective bargaining unit.

STARTING SALARY: $56,925 ANNUALLY/$27.37 HOURLY

Performs senior secretarial or routine paralegal work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work typically involves independent and confidential secretarial work as the appointed secretary to a Circuit Court Judge; or work may involve writing briefs, conducting research and providing other paralegal support to a legal staff. Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Prepares criminal and traffic cases for prosecution in the District Court Division by reviewing all statements of charges to determine essential witnesses. Summons all necessary witnesses for trial through the Judicial Information System (JIS).
• Secures any missing reports, statements, etc. for the file.
• Subpoenas any necessary records (e.g. hospital, phone, etc.).
• Speaks to victims and witnesses in person or by telephone during case preparation and answers any questions or concerns regarding the criminal justice process.
• Prepares for prosecution of DWI blood test and accident cases.
• Assists victims in obtaining Civil Protection Orders under the supervision and review by an attorney.
• Corrects scheduling problems with the District Court Clerk's Office.
• Under supervision and review by an attorney, identifies problems of law, researches and locates cases, and prepares memoranda on assigned topics.
• Prepares and sends discovery information.
• Assists attorneys in preparing for trial, including preparing exhibits, organizing files, copying documents, and attending and assisting at trial as necessary.
• Obtains criminal records through the NCIC/MILES database system.
• May oversee the work of clerical employees.

• Associate's degree and three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Please note, education and experience cannot substitute for licenses/certificates requirements.
• This position requires various certifications listed in the Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations section below.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of legal nomenclature.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, laws, regulations and procedures related to assignment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in deciding when to act independently and when to refer situation to a higher authority.
• Ability to perform legal research.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work on a cooperative, courteous and effective basis with associates, officials and representatives of public and private agencies and the public.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or…