Judiciary Clerk
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job ID: 10418
Salary: $48,373
Closing Date: September 22, 2023
The main purpose of this position is to process civil cases, rent filings, and pleadings in the Baltimore City District Court in the Civil Division. Duties include preparing case files and reviewing documents for accuracy; preparing and typing dockets; indexing new cases; forwarding files to chambers for a ruling; updating case information in the system; typing court notices and transmittals; pulling files and filing back files/paperwork; preparing weekly docket counts; stripping and purging cases; and opening, sorting, and distributing mail. The incumbent will other staff as appropriate. The position is responsible for assisting customers, attorneys, and other agencies in person and via the telephone, mail, and at the counter. Performs cashier functions on an as needed basis and other duties as assigned by management.
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, 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.
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, cash 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.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Multitask and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
