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. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

Essential Job Functions:  

This position provides efficient and effective customer service to customers and agencies in all areas of the District Court of Maryland. It is the responsibility of the Judiciary Clerk to accurately answer inquiries, enter data, and process documents, primarily relating to the criminal/traffic department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Thoroughly and accurately process a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to, postponements; consolidations; modifications; appeals; parking violations; bench warrants; failure to pay, show cause/ bench warrant, preliminary hearing requests, speedy trial requests; jury trial requests; daily mail; waiver/trial requests; Parole and Probation actions/reports; and writ lists through the electronic case management system

Operate computer/fax/printer and phones during all phases of criminal/traffic processes and procedures. Respond to customer inquiries about cases and assign cases to courtrooms.

Provide customer service by phone and at criminal/traffic information desk by accurately answering inquiries and providing information. Work on a rotating basis at the information desk as assigned by a supervisor.

Back scan files and link documents. Process filings such as pending requests/motions, judicial rulings, and disseminate appropriately.

Schedule trial and hearings for criminal/traffic cases by checking officer availability dates/schedules and judicial availability.

Maintain statistics as required; work criminal/traffic reports; work with case-flow requirements and assessments.

Perform other specialized duties as assigned by supervisor, Administrative Clerk or Judge.

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.

Judiciary Human resources policies and procedures.

Skill in:

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, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Make independent decisions to prioritize work assignments.

Establish and maintain working relationships.

Communicate clearly, tactfully and effectively with judges, law enforcement, attorneys, court officials, supervisors and the public, 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.

Work within various time constraints.

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

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling,

Use electronic case management system.

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.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Personal computer to update and access case management system and perform data entry.

Printer/Copier to print paperwork and copy documents.

Fax machine to fax documents to necessary agencies.

Batch and desktop scanner to scan documents to cases.

Multi-Line telephone system to answer, transfer, and make phone calls as necessary to answer questions and obtain information for the Court.

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft: Office, Outlook

MDEC: Odyssey, File and Serve, Officer Portal, Calendar

Chrome/Edge: Judiciary Case Search, CourtNet (internet and intranet), Connect, Workday.

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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