Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
Job ID:10863
Salary: $48,373
Closing Date: February 25
Essential Functions:
The Judiciary Clerk is a clerical position responsible for processing incoming and outgoing correspondence for all departments in Prince George's County Circuit Court, using the Pitney Bowes postage machine. Generates logs for the appropriate departments to acknowledge receipt as a tracking mechanism. Sorts, opens, dates, stamps and distributes all external and inter-office correspondence to the appropriate departments. Enters new civil/law cases, equity cases, and domestic cases and issues summons, barcode sheets, and file-trail. Scans all incoming pleadings and performs cashier duties utilizing a cash register. Provides customer service to the public and attorneys in the intake division of the communication center. Responsible for all Liens and issuing Writs of Garnishment for lien cases. Works overtime as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Assists the Public and Attorneys with New Case Filings within the Intake Division of the Communications Center. Generates logs for the appropriate departments to sign up receipt as a tracking mechanism.
Indexes all New Case Filings, Issues Summons, Barcodes and File-Trail. Applies fees and uses Cash Register and reconciles fees daily. Scans all incoming pleadings and correspondence from attorneys, pro se litigants, and other agencies
Indexes all Liens including State Tax Liens, Federal Liens, USA Liens, REC Liens, Medicaid Liens, Notice of Liens, and all Releases. Issues writs of garnishments as it pertains to each lien. Enters new civil/law and equity cases, domestic cases, including Guardianship and Change of Name.
Sorts, Opens, Date Stamps and Distributes all Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence within the Clerk's Office, including Fed Ex, UPS, and Certified Mail.
Performs other duties as assigned. Adheres to the Policies and Procedures within the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office.
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.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to:
Ability to
Ability to follow procedures, verbal and written instructions and protocols for any given assignment.
Ability to work with significant time constraints and restrictive working conditions.
Ability to understand and carry out complex instructions and communicate effectively.
Ability to generate logs using Microsoft Excel.
Ability to process documents as well as sort through the high volume of correspondence.
Ability to learn and use case management system to docket incoming pleadings and correspondence.
Ability to scan, learn and use Pitney Bowes Meter Machine.
Ability to complete a skills assessment to demonstrate proficiency in required tasks.
Ability to use independent judgment to discern and record pertinent information.
Ability to establish a good work ethic and work well with others.
Ability to walk a minimum of two miles daily on and off site.
Ability to sit or stand for long period of time.
Ability to work overtime as needed and perform all essential functions of the position.
