Judiciary Clerk - Military veterans preferred

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

Essential Job Functions:  

The Judiciary Clerk process civil/rent filings/pleadings in the Civil Division for Baltimore City District Court. Duties include preparing case files and reviewing documents for accuracy, preparing, and typing dockets, indexing new cases, forwarding files to chambers for a ruling, updating case information in the system, typing court notices and transmittals, pulling files, and filing back files/paperwork, preparing weekly docket counts, stripping and purging cases, and opening, sorting, and distributing mail. Training other staff as appropriate. Assisting customers, attorneys, and other agencies in person and via the telephone and mail. Assisting customers at the counter. Performing cashier functions on an as needed basis and other duties as assigned by management. The position may serve as a backup Courtroom Clerk, as needed, to maintain continuous business operations of the court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Preparing case files and reviewing documents for accuracy, preparing, and typing dockets, indexing new cases, forwarding files to chambers for a ruling, updating case information in the system. Stripping rent notices and civil cases, processing warrants of restitutions, processing appeals, shifting, and purging files.

Typing court notices and transmittals, pulling files, and filing back files/paperwork, preparing weekly docket counts, and training other staff as appropriate.

Customer Service: Assisting and answering questions for customers, attorneys, and other agencies by telephone and in person.

Opening, sorting, and distributing incoming mail.

Perform cashier functions on an as needed basis and other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High School diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience:  One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole, and probation, legal or financial services.

Note:

A bachelor?s degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/associate?s degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

General office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.

Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Skill in:

Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

Typing on a personal computer.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to:

Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.

Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.

Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment. Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Exercise independent judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Exercise independent judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

Physical Requirements:

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Personal computer and printer, fax machine, telephone, copy machine and use of step ladder. This equipment is used daily to complete work assignments and requirements for this position. 

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office & Outlook (for sending and receiving emails and use of electronic calendars)

Connect (timesheets and leave request) 

Odyssey and File and Serve (for processing work assignments)

Selection Process:

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their via email to or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

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