Licensing ClerkMaryland 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:   

The Licensing Clerk performs clerical work to issue business and marriage licenses in accordance with department procedures and the Annotated Code of Maryland for Prince George?s County Circuit Court. The incumbent will perform licensing duties using the E-license and MiM (Marriage in Maryland) programs. Other duties include assisting the public in person or by phone; opening, sorting, and distributing mail; and utilizing a cash register to collect monies received.

Issues Marriage Licenses. Performs Civil Ceremonies. Prepares Civil Ceremony Certificates. Prepares Marriage Certificate Copies. Processes Marriage License Returns. Processes Civil Ceremonies. Issues Business Licenses (New & Renewals). Files Processed Business Licenses. Commissions Notary Publics and Special Police. Issues State & County Appointments. Performs Notary verifications. Files Notary commissions. Accepts passport application and verifies information; collects proper documents and fees for passports and forward to Passport Acceptance Agency. Operates cash register. Balances register. Processes credit card transactions. Opens, sorts, and distributes mail

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:     High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience:   One (1) year of general clerical experience. 

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.

Judicial policies, procedures, and forms. 

Customer service etiquette.

Skill in:

Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.

Communicating information effectively. 

Analyzing records, reports, and other business documents and noting details and facts pertinent to this assignment.

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 carry out complex verbal and written instructions.

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.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Computer software ? office applications, programs, forms & templates.

Calculator ? compute fees, balancing of cash register

Typewriter ? Notary Verifications 

Cash Register ? payment transactions

Copier- making of copies for staff/customers

Fax Machine ? send and receive information 

Multi-Line telephones ? customer contact

Credit Card Machine ? charge card transactions

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Lotus Notes 7, PaperVision, E-License

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.