Courtroom Clerk
Location: Hyattsville, MD
Job ID: 11843
Salary: $55,706
Closing Date: October 10, 2024
Essential Job 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. Prepare 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 forward to appropriate personnel.
Administers oath to defendants, witnesses, and interpreters for trial. Mark all exhibits for the Judge.
Verify 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; process jail list and verify the bond forfeiture reports.
Ensures forms are maintained and up to date in all courtrooms.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Knowledge of:
Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s).
Legal terminology and court procedures.
Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Skill in:
Operation of recording equipment, computer terminals, and related software.
Typing on a personal computer.
Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.
Ability to:
Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.
Make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and Judiciary policies and procedures.
Apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills.
Handle sensitive or difficult situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.
Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
Pay attention to detail.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.
