Senior 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 is responsible for performing both Judiciary Clerk and Courtroom Clerk duties and responsibilities on a continuous basis. This includes case processing in the criminal, traffic or civil departments. This position is considered essential personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform courtroom clerk duties to include preparing dockets, recording proceedings using Court Smart equipment, entering docket events and dispositions in the case management system, preparing orders, preparing, scanning, and verifying dockets and related paperwork, and assisting the judge.

Perform criminal clerk duties to include reviewing, accepting and processing criminal filings and manual citations in the case management system, coordinating Interpreters and related assignments as necessary, and acting as a back-up to the traffic department.  

Perform duties as back-up cashier when necessary, assist with Caseflow study review, provide customer service at the counter and over the phone, and any additional duties as assigned.

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, 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.

Apply various court procedures accurately and effectively for assigned courtroom in accordance with courtroom protocols.

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.

Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Pay attention to detail.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.

Telework in the event of office closure.

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, calculator, fax, copier, cash register, court smart recording equipment, telephone, vital check equipment, shredder and portable transmitters used for hearing impaired clients. This equipment is necessary to perform the daily job duties of data entry, mailing information, processing payments, recording courtroom activity, and communications within the Court.

Software and Computer Skills:

Computer skills required by this position are knowledge of applications such as Mainframe, Outlook, Word, Odyssey, Clerk's Edition, Courtroom Minutes, Task Manager, File & Serve and CourtSmart recording equipment. RCS & MDEC Cashiering Systems.

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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