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 position performs daily case processing duties and responsibilities which includes data entry work for multiple case types to include, but not limited to civil and family law. The incumbent also provides information to assist the public and other agencies regarding the status of cases or court procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Greets and assists the general public and court related personnel by responding to inquiries regarding court policies and procedures. Provides information about the status of cases and office procedures.

Maintains cases by docketing pleadings, processing orders, issuing summonses, notices, and subpoenas. Distributes to parties, attorneys, law enforcement, and appropriate agencies. Processes courtroom work from Magistrates and Judges hearings/trials.

Reviews and processes legal documents such as subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, and court dockets.

Reviews pleadings, enters docket information, and establishes electronic case files. Receives incoming mail - prioritizes and processes according to office procedures.

Receives, enters, and accounts for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register.

Enters new case information and updates existing case information into the court?s case management system. Issues appropriate documents for timely service.

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:

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.

Job related terminology, codes, comments, notations, orders, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

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.

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.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and general public.

Exercise independent judgement 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.

Software and Computer Skills:

MDEC (consists of Odyssey, Task Manager, File & Serve) ? Case Management Program

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)

Google Chrome

CONNECT to access timesheet and HR Management.

Secure Case Search

Courtnet

Adobe

Scanning Applications

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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