LTGF Paralegal

Prince George's County, MD

$95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal studies.
  • One year of experience in the judicial or criminal justice system.
  • Extensive experience in law enforcement investigations, focusing on violent crime.
  • Understanding of legal procedures and compliance laws.
  • Strong verbal communication and legal writing skills.
  • Teamwork and collaboration abilities.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Review arrest warrants for prosecution support under the MCIN-ODAC grant.
  • Coordinate felony screening appointments with detectives.
  • Screen cases for potential flaws.
  • Request relevant discovery for each case.
  • Generate and submit pleadings as required.
  • Train paralegals on screening and processing cases.
  • Act as a liaison between police investigators and the State's Attorney's Office.
  • Facilitate the assignment of cases to Assistant State's Attorneys.
  • Provide discovery materials to the defense.
  • Prepare cases for trial.

Benefits

  • Limited benefits offered due to the grant-funded nature of the position.
Full Job Description
Salary: $45.67 Hourly
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: LTGF FT With BN
Job Number: 10699
Department: Police Department
Division: BOI NED NFRC OICSQ10
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
Max Number of Applicants: 100

Nature and Variety of Work

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
This position is limited term grant funded (LTGF). Positions designated as limited-term grant-funded are temporary in nature and the employment period is contingent upon the grant's continued funding availability.
This position does offer limited benefits.
The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a vacant Limited Term Grant Funded (LTGF) Paralegal (Paralegal 3G), grade G17 position, in the Narcotics Enforcement Division, Legal Support Unit.
About the position

This is senior level paralegal work in support of the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) - Overdose and Drug Awareness Coordinator (ODAC) Grant. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of specialized tasks related to client needs under the general direction and support of a paralegal supervisor. The incumbent will assist prosecutors and police officers with the MCIN criminal cases. The incumbent may also prepare and review documents, conduct interviews, perform legal and factual research, and other legal related work. A significant aspect of this work involves working effectively and tactfully with people from a variety of backgrounds. Work is performed and evaluated according to established procedures..

The Limited Term Grant-Funded position under the MCIN-ODAC Grant supports the Department's mission by delivering legal and compliance functions in partnership with coalition members. The role strengthens enforcement and community safety initiatives through coordinated efforts to address drug-related crime, gang activity, and other public safety threats. This position works closely with law enforcement, public health, and community organizations to enhance data sharing, improve investigative strategies, and support prevention and intervention programs aimed at reducing drug misuse and associated criminal activity.
Examples of Work
  • Review arrest warrants with charges meeting the criteria for support of prosecution under the MCIN-ODAC grant.
  • Coordinate felony screening appointments with charging detectives.
  • Screen cases to identify if there are any fatal flaws.
  • Request all relevant discoveries for each case.
  • Generate and submit all pleadings.
  • Train fellow paralegals on how to properly screen, process and prepare applicable cases.
  • Assist detectives.
  • Liaison between the Prince George's County Police Department's Investigators and the State's Attorney's Office.
  • Coordinate the assignment of firearms and drug-related cases to Assistant State's Attorneys for review and preparation of search warrant applications.
  • Provide discovery to the defense.
  • Prepare MCIN criminal cases to proceed to trial.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
  • Associate of Arts degree in Paralegal studies.
  • One (1) year of experience in an area related to the judicial/criminal justice system.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:

Highly eligible candidates will meet the criteria below to be further considered by the hiring agency:

  • Extensive experience in law enforcement investigations, with a focus on violent crime.
  • Understanding legal procedures.
  • Knowledge of compliance laws and regulations.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Strong legal writing and drafting skills.
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Tentative Interview Dates: July 20-31, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Be willing to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
  • Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
  • Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement:

The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George's County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate confidential information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Confidential information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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