Judiciary Clerk

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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Main Purpose of Job:

This position performs duties as a criminal clerk by managing dockets; docketing incoming pleadings and orders; opening and processing new cases; and processing search warrants, expungements, and appeals. Assists the public, court personnel, and justice partners in posting bonds, filing paperwork, and completing court related forms. Occasionally performs necessary work as a Courtroom Clerk as needed for criminal hearings and jury trials. All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Review and process all expungement petitions, dockets, associated orders and certificates of compliance.

Assist customers and court related personnel, either in person or over the phone, about the status of cases and/or court procedures. Provide various forms as requested to customers.

Prepare cases for court hearings by printing dockets; communicating with the assignment office; communicate with the jail regarding inmates for transportation and jail credit information; obtain jury requests from defense counsel; determine the number of jurors needed and relay to jury clerk; ensure all cases are scanned for court.

Enter new cases and update existing case information into the court?s data system. Process pleadings received through file and serve system. Retrieve orders from Task Manager and file & serve and process, and forward copies to the appropriate parties.

Perform the duties of a courtroom clerk in non-complex criminal hearings by assisting the Judges in court; completing and processing all paperwork relating to the courtroom proceedings, both in and out of the courtroom; administer appropriate oaths when needed; record proceedings of court activity in clear, concise, and legible manner. Perform occasional marriage ceremonies. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience: One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the field of criminal justice, parole, and probation, legal or financial services.

Note:

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.

Apply correct job-related terminology to tasks and duties.

Maintain organization and prioritize workload.

Perform all essential job functions as assigned.

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.