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 Functions
The Courtroom Clerk performs experienced clerical work within the courtroom, including assisting the judge with the docket, operating CourtSmart, administering oaths, preparing paperwork for signatures, and entering the Judge?s findings in MDEC for Montgomery County Circuit Court. Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
Education
High School diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience
Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal, or financial services.
Note
A Bachelors Degree may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge Of
Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s).
Legal terminology and court procedures.
Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Skill In
Operation of recording equipment, computer terminals, and related software.
Typing on a personal computer.
Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.
Ability To
Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.
Make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and Judiciary policies and procedures.
Apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills.
Handle sensitive or difficult situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.
Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
Pay attention to detail.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.
Use a strong, clear voice when administering oaths, taking roll calls, calling the docket, and receiving the verdict in jury trials.
Perform Courtroom Clerk duties for multiple case types.
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Administration of Justice
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