Administrative AideMaryland State Judiciary

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Essential Job Functions:  

The Administrative Aide provides comprehensive administrative support to the Administrative Judge for District# 2 which includes Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County District Court locations. Typically oversees all administrative operations for an Administrative Judge or several Associate Judges. Reviews and prioritizes all incoming correspondence and coordinates responses. Frequently interacts with high-ranking officials. Compiles data, conducts research, and drafts reports. Requires knowledge of judicial system, court operations, and legal documents and procedures. May lead and/or supervise other support positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs supervisory functions such as delegation of duties; training staff; disciplinary

actions; and approving/denying timesheets and absence requests in CONNECT. Reviews

work periodically. Prepares performance evaluations for direct reports.

Maintains and disseminates the monthly judges' calendar. Submits visiting Senior Judge requests to District Court Headquarters monthly and as needed. Prepares and sends welcome letters to visiting senior judges. Notifies appropriate court personnel of schedule changes and courtroom docket adjustments. Prepares bi-weekly and monthly reports. Prepares Private Home Detention Report. Schedules hearings for violation of probation, sentencing, remands from Circuit Court, sub curia cases, modifications of sentence and final dispositions. Assists with mental health competency docket processing. Prepares orders and memos at the Judge's request.

Contacts various agencies to issue and recall warrants, Writs of Habeas Corpus; and issues

releases as instructed by the judge. Interacts with stakeholders and justice partners to obtain and process information at the Judge's request.

Receives, moves, and updates tasks in MDEC as required. Enters judicial dispositions in

Odyssey. Research case history and scans old files into Odyssey as required.

Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls to appropriate judge and assists/directs callers with inquiries regarding policies and procedures.

Assists Senior Judges in preparing expense reports and other general office duties.

Coordinates newly appointed judge investitures.

Provides support to Administrative Clerk in regard to HR functions.

Orders and maintains office supplies. Fill in, when needed, in other court locations within

the county to provide secretarial support. Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience:

Five (5) years of performing administrative or secretarial work in an Administrative, Executive, or

Senior Management work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Legal terminology and court procedures.

General office practices, procedures, and equipment

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

multiplication, and division.

Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.

Judiciary Human Resources policies and procedures.

Skill in:

Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.

Interpersonal communication and relations.

Organization and time management.

Usage of standard office equipment, computer equipment, and computer applications.

Typing on personal computer.

The use of Microsoft Office products to include, but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Problem solving, prioritizing, scheduling, and decision making.

Reading, comprehension, proofreading, and editing.

Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to:

Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills.

Interpret, apply, and follow a variety of complex written or oral instructions.

Compose routine and complex business correspondence.

Develop, revise, establish, or implement office procedures and practices.

Receive telephone calls and visitors and arrange for appointments and interviews.

Maintain records, schedules, expense accounts, and office supplies.

Prepare statistical and numerical reports.

Perform basic arithmetical calculations and computations accurately.

Maintain confidentiality.

Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and

other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical employees, if applicable

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, scanner, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine.

Software and Computer Skills:

MDEC - Odyssey File & Serve and Navigator, Adobe, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, Connect, One Drive

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 request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov 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. 

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.