Judiciary Clerk - Civil Family

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.

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Essential Functions:

This is a clerical position preforming case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types to include, but not limited to civil and family cases.

Performs a variety of clerical work which may include traffic or civil cases, foreclosures, breach of contracts, garnishments, and other cases filed.

Reviews and processes legal documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers and court dockets.

Processes new cases and sends them out for service of legal process via the Sheriff?s Office, private process, or certified mail.

Greets and assists the general public and court related personal, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures.

Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court?s data systems.

Provides information about the status of cases or office procedures.

Receives, enters, and accounts for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register.

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 of:

General office practices.

Procedures, and programs.

Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.

Skill in:

Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Typing on a personal computer

Ability to:

Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personal, both verbally and in writing.

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

Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, 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. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.