Evidence Review Paralegal

The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) is looking to fill a paralegal position in the Evidence Review Unit (ERU). The ERU paralegal will be responsible for identifying and obtaining case-specific evidence from various law enforcement agencies as needed for investigations and trials. The paralegal’s primary responsibilities are a) identifying required evidence through the review of charging documents; b) uploading digital evidence from law enforcement applications; c) requesting evidence from law enforcement agencies; d) reviewing received evidence; e) uploading evidence to the SAO’s case management systems; f) maintaining spreadsheets to track deadlines; and g) performing statistical analysis on evidence trends when requested. This position requires solid hardware and software skills.

Personal and professional skills required of all candidates: 1) strong computer skills, including proficiency working with Microsoft Word and Excel, PDF editing software, video viewing and editing software, and the Microsoft Windows operating system; 2) the ability to work accurately, paying attention to all details, no matter how small; 3) the ability to work quickly - this is a high-volume, fast-paced work environment; 4) the ability to meet deadlines; 5) the ability to write without requiring the need for second-party editing; 6) the ability to work in a paperless environment; 7) the ability to work in a multiple windows environment using several software applications simultaneously; 8) the ability to work independently; 9) the ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities; 10) the ability to identify issues and develop solutions; 11) the ability to communicate with internal (SAO) and external (law enforcement and forensic labs) contacts; and 12) the ability to maintain the confidentiality of SAO work. Candidates will be tested on their software and analytical skills.

Your cover letter should detail specific examples from prior employment, education, or volunteer activities which showcase the above-listed required personal and professional skills.

A bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree, preferably in computer science, criminal justice, forensic science, accounting, information science, business administration, or journalism is strongly preferred.

Salary: $53,065-$64,494 commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Additional Information

· This position has a ninety-day probationary period.

· This position does allow for telework after six months in the position.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to resume@stattorney.org with a subject reference of “ERU Paralegal.” In the body of your transmittal email, please indicate “ERU Paralegal” as the position for which you are applying.

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