Courtroom Clerk
Baltimore City Circuit Court
Job ID: 9241
Location: Baltimore City
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Essential Functions: This is experienced clerical work performed within a courtroom, including facilitating all aspects of court proceedings; ensuring that all court proceedings are recorded in a clear and legible manner for the permanent court record; preparing paperwork for signatures; and administering oaths. The Courtroom Clerk assists in the Jury process; maintains exhibits; and calculates court costs, fines, and fees. Assists judges, magistrates, attorneys, general public, and other court related personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the court.
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 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.
- 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.
- Operation of recording equipment, computer terminals, and related software.
- Typing on a personal computer.
- Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.
- 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.
