Judiciary Clerk Civil
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Job ID: 10900
Salary: $48,373
Closing Date: February 23
Essential Functions:
The Judiciary Clerk is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities to include processing all pleadings, forms, and orders pertaining to civil/family cases. Assist the public and attorneys at the counter and via telephone by providing information regarding court policies and procedures and proper completion of various court related forms.
Prepares new civil/family case files by reading pleadings, typing initial docket entry and establishing case file folder for the documents.
Maintains case docket by entering records of documents/pleadings as they are received using a computer keyboard.
Assists the public and attorneys by providing information about the status of cases or about Clerk's office procedures both at the counter and by telephone.
Prepares summonses, writs, bills for costs, etc. via computer system. Index new cases and judgements using a computer keyboard
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.
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.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
