Judiciary Clerk - Criminal
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
Job ID: 10531
Salary: $48,373
Closing Date: October 25, 2023
Essential Functions:
The Judiciary Clerk performs case processing duties and functions necessary to process and maintain court files for Criminal cases in the Clerk's Office for Prince Georges County Circuit Court. Duties include entering pertinent information into the computer; processing documents; assisting the public, attorneys, Judges, Calendar Management, Department of Corrections, Parole and Probation, and other agencies either on the phone or in person regarding case status; and advising on clerk's office procedures.
Prepares new case files by reading charging documents, typing initial docket entry and establishing case file folder for the documents; case types include Criminal Appeals, Criminal Jury Trial and Criminal Trial upon indictment or information, Miscellaneous cases.
Maintains cases by entering pertinent information in the computer; makes copies of orders and mails out copies; determines if case needs to be forwarded for further action; adds counsel, ends counsel; data control. Processes cases with mail and cases returned from court hearings, chambers etc.
Assists the public and attorneys by providing information about the status of cases or clerk's office procedures either on the phone or in person at the counter within allowed guidelines.
Prepares and processes summons, writs, commitments, releases, bail bonds, bills for costs, warrants, expungement cases etc. and makes appropriate entries in the computer system; Forwards to the Sheriffs, Department of Correction, Parole and Probation, etc. as required.
Pulls cases and prints docket for upcoming trials and hearings. Delivers and picks up case files to and from various locations in the courthouse. Operates cash register and processes bonds.
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 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.
Skills:
Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
Typing on a personal computer.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
