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:  

This is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work within the criminal department of the Baltimore City Circuit Court. Ensures that the docket, cases, and other criminal work is properly entered and assigned in the case management system for use by courtroom clerks and appropriate personnel. Greets and assists the general public and court related personnel with information about case status, proper form completion, and office procedures. Utilizes computerized cash register to collect court fees and fines as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Enter docket pleadings and orders into Odyssey computer system. Initiate new cases in computer system and assign case numbers.

Process new cases and update existing information. Process docketed information, warrants, bails, summonses, expungements, post convictions, appeals, search and seizure warrants, bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, continuances, certified true test, probation orders, and miscellaneous field actions. Research defendant?s locations and notifications of entry in civil judgements. Prepare bills when bail is satisfied. Notify the accounting office of any disbursements that need to be made. Process and distribute orders to the necessary parties.

Communicate information by telephone.

Communicate (interface) with public, attorneys, judges, and law clerks.

Mail copies of documents. Receive and date stamp new pleadings. Pull files as needed.

Greet and assist the general public and court related personnel at front counter. Receive, enter, and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register.

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

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:

Computer, telephone, cash register, copier machine, and fax machine.

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook; Odyssey/Odyssey File & Serve, Zoom and Skype communication.

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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