Courtroom Clerk
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Job ID: 11222
Salary: $54,083
Closing Date: May 23, 2024
Essential Functions:
The Courtroom Clerk performs experienced clerical work within a courtroom, including providing administrative support to Judges and court personnel, operating the recording system, administering oaths, preparing paperwork for signatures, and entering the judge's findings in the case management system for Prince George's County District Court. The Courtroom Clerk receives, examines, and processes a variety of legal documents in support of court operations. Assists with other clerical functions when not assigned to the courtroom.
Enters case dispositions, postponements, fines, and costs as ordered by the Judge. Prepares legal documents for Judges? signature.
Generates paperwork, i.e., releases and commitments, and forward to state agencies, accounting departments, parole and probation, community service, etc.
Completes and maintains bench time reports and forwards to appropriate personnel.
Administers oath to defendants, witnesses, and interpreters for trial. Marks all exhibits for the Judge.
Verifies monies assessed by the Judge for the cashier to intake, e.g., fines and costs.
Performs central clerk duties such as printing and distributing reports; processes jail list and verifies the bond forfeiture reports.
Ensures forms are maintained and up to date in all courtrooms.
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.
