Judiciary Clerk CriminalMaryland State Judiciary

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. 

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Essential Job Functions:   

This is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types in the Calvert County Circuit Court. The Judiciary Clerk will process all phases of new and pending expungements, accurately answer inquiries, enter data, review and process documents, locate case documents and prepare orders. Maintain cases throughout the 90 to 120 days required for processing ? handling the request from beginning to end. 

Process all phases of new and pending expungements filed in the Circuit Court. Provide efficient and quality customer service to the public and other agencies in all areas of the Circuit Court by telephone or at the counter. Receive, review, and process the petition; and prepare the order. Accurately answer inquiries, enter data and process documents, primarily relating to expungements under the Criminal Law Article. Complete the expungement process from beginning to the end using Enterprise Justice System. Maintain cases throughout the 90?120-day requirement for processing. E-serve all necessary paperwork to parties and outside agencies, and seal cases.

Greet and assist the public and court related personnel responding to inquiries regarding completion of various court related forms. Provide information about the status of cases or office procedures. Prepare case files and ensure all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures. Process and maintain case files by reviewing pleadings, typing docket information, and establishing case file folders. Enter new cases and update existing case information into the Enterprise Justice System. Review and process legal documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers and court dockets. Type court notices, transmittals, and orders in accordance with established court procedures. Receive, enter and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees. Perform a variety of clerical work which may include criminal, civil or other case types. All other duties as assigned.

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:

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, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain numerical filing system to locates files, until all cases are completely scanned. 

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.

Exercise independent judgment 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:

Computer/laptop, typewriter, fax machine, telephone, various programs ? Zoom, Enterprise Justice System, File & Serve

Software and Computer Skills:

Enterprise Justice System for e-filing and e-serving documents. Zoom. Microsoft Word. Outlook

Connect for timesheet reporting. Teams for communicating with court personnel.

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.