Senior 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 Senior Judiciary Clerk is a hybrid clerical position, performing both Judiciary Clerk and Courtroom clerk duties, including preparing new cases, reviewing and processing pleadings, issuing orders, summonses, subpoenas and recording proceedings of court activities. Performs cashiering duties and processes fees utilizing a computerized cash register. The incumbent?s primary focus will be on juvenile cases but will be cross trained in criminal cases. Provides customer service by assisting customers, attorneys and court related agencies. Answers questions and explains procedures in person and by telephone, in a professional manner adhering to office guidelines and policies. 

Receive filings/new cases; review and process documents as presented at the counter or through File & Serve: ensure filing meets requirements of rules and fees associated with filing; send documents out for service of legal process via Sheriff?s Office, private process or certified mail. Distribute filings to appropriate desk/queue.

Perform duties of a Courtroom Clerk, as needed, to assist judges and magistrates; record proceedings of court activities; prepare necessary forms/paperwork; enter case dispositions, judgements, postponements, fines and costs awarded by the Judge in the court?s management system.

Review and process documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitments and orders in accordance with established court procedures.

Greet and assist the general public and court related personnel. Answer inquiries from the public and provide information about the status of cases, judicial procedures and hearing dates within the office guidelines.

Receive, enter, and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:     High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience:   Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year 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/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

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, database software, copier, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filings 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.

Apply various court procedures accurately and effectively for assigned courtroom in accordance with courtroom protocols. Maintain confidentiality of documents filed as well as matters heard in court.

Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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

Multi-task, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Pay attention to detail.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Personal computer: Data entry including email.

Desk scanner: Scan documents.

Telephone: Incoming and outgoing calls.

Fax Machine/Photocopier: Send and receive documents, copy paperwork.

Adding machine.

Computerized Cash Register.

Software and Computer Skills:

Odyssey and File/Serve Programs. Outlook. Court Instant Messaging. Mainframe. Judiciary Case Search. Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Cash Register. MDEC. Court Smart. DV Office

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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