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 position is responsible for specialized entry-level clerical work in the District Court.  It requires that all essential duties assigned be performed in an accurate and prompt manner.  Upon completion of orientation and initial training, the incumbent will perform specific and measurable tasks under moderate supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Open and accept civil filings through file and serve that are civil pretrial and post judgment

related.  This includes but is not limited to sending back deficient filings, tasking work to

appropriate queues, and editing documents received.

Process all motions and filings and ensure all necessary documents are complete and

accurate in accordance with established court procedures.  Enter service, compose civil

dockets and affidavit judgments.  Process all other requests that a pretrial and post judgment related.

Assist the public, attorneys, and court personnel in person or on the phone responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various

s court rooms. Provide information regarding court policies and procedures.

Review and process all other civil documents. Sort, file, and scan various documents and files in accordance with MDEC procedures.

Receive and process all landlord tenant filings that are filed in person and through File and Serve.

Perform other duties assigned.

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/Associates 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:

Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Alpha and numerical filing systems.

Basic legal terminology and able to communicate effectively using such with court personnel and ancillary agencies.

Standard legal forms and documents used in the Maryland District Courts.

Skill in:

Typing on a personal computer.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to:

Operate a personal computer.

Communicate effectively with the public and provide information in a polite and efficient manner both in person and on the phone.

Maintain and use a detailed filing system.

Verify scanned documents from other co-workers.

Exercise tact and understanding in pressured situations.

Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

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:

Fax machine, computer equipment, telephone, copier, scanner.

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Suites, Odyssey, personal computer knowledge

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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