Courtroom 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 Courtroom Clerk is an experienced clerical work performed within a courtroom for Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, including providing support to judges and magistrates while in the courtroom, operating the recording system, and entering the Judge?s findings in the case management system. The incumbent prepares paperwork for signatures, administers appropriate oaths, and logs and secures exhibits. Other duties are to assist in jury selection process, prepare orders and complete hearing sheets as needed.

Assists in jury selection process by taking roll call of all jurors, recording number of strikes taken by each attorney, and maintaining a list of jurors selected. Communicates with Jury Commissioner and assignment office as necessary.

Keeps accurate record of witnesses, names, addresses, evidence/exhibits, and other materials.

Records proceedings of court activity on hearing sheets in clear, concise, legible manner to be used for permanent docket. (Notes taken by hand in courtroom and typed using computer keyboard to permanent hearing sheet later). Administers appropriate oaths.

Generates necessary paperwork and obtains signatures from the appropriate parties. Coordinates courtroom activities with respective departments.

Calculates and totals court costs and fees to be billed to the correct parties.

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:

Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s).

Legal terminology and court procedures.

Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.

Jury selection procedures.

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

Skill in:

Operation of recording equipment, computer terminals, and related software.

Typing on a personal computer.

Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.

Ability to:

Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.

Apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers.

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

Complete duties and responsibilities in a helpful manner understanding and displaying a service minded approach to customers and coworkers.

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Set priorities and simultaneously process multiple duties and responsibilities.

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

Handle sensitive or difficult situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.

Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions, comments, and notations.

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 - all software applications. Scanner. Copier - make copies. Fax machine ? correspondence. Multi-line telephone

Software and Computer Skills:

MDEC: Odyssey and File & Service. MS Office. Outlook. Type at least 35WPM

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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