UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LEGAL CASE MANAGER II

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Reviews Unemployment Insurance 'fraud' and 'non-fraud' overpayment cases to determine suitability for referral to:  civil litigation, wage garnishment, criminal court, or Central Collections.  Prepares court documents and monthly reports under the direction of Benefit Payment Control Administrators/Attorneys.  Assists and supports the Administrators on work of related projects.

Reviews cases received from BPC Claims Investigation/Post Audit Supervisor to determine suitability for referral to Legal Section for Civil/Criminal/Bankruptcy. Checks accuracy of weeks for denial and monetary related issues. Represents the State at Civil/Criminal/Bankruptcy Court and OAH hearings on behalf of agency and Central Collection Unit  to secure ‘judgments’ for recovery of UI overpayments.  Responds to telephone inquiries from claimants and their representatives regarding the legal status of their case. Explains ‘pleas’ available to them, repayment arrangements, and verification of payments received. Verifies and updates claimant addresses via the Maryland Automated Benefits System and/or Motor Vehicles System; verifies dollar amount owed to ensure proper transfer of information into court system. Adjusts interest amounts and monetary stipulations resulting from court decisions.

Education: Possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in paralegal studies to include a minimum of three credit hours in legal research, business law, or tax law.

Experience: Two years of experience in debt collection of delinquent taxes for unemployment insurance contributions, or in debt collection, or as a paralegal or legal assistant performing legal research and preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney.

Notes:

1. Two years of additional experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the Associate of Arts degree.

2. Four years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary performing legal research or preparing legal documents on behalf of an attorney may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six credits in legal research, business law, or tax laws and practices may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in paralegal specialist classification or paralegal specialist specialty codes in the legal and kindred field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

Limited to current Division of Unemployment Insurance employees only.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to felicia.ransome@maryland.gov or fax to 410-333-5101. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 15-001076-0002
100 North Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.