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Essential Job Functions
This position is responsible for facilitating all aspects of court proceedings, while serving as the liaison between the Judges and Magistrates in preparing court orders/records. Records cases using the Courtsmart System. Prepares, maintains, and processes court orders in accordance with established procedures. Assists the public and customers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Prepare Court Docket:
Print court docket.
Ensure all files are present, locate file if not present.
Review prior court order to ensure correct hearing type and status of respondent.
Remove all reports from file for the court to review.
Check for issuance of summonses to parties and writs to various institutions.
Check to ensure all statistics were entered from the last hearing and research each case to ensure information is correct.
Operation Courtsmart In The Courtroom
Scan docket into Courtsmart.
Tag each case as called.
Playback if required by Court.
Operations
Assist the Court as needed.
Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and processing court orders/records in accordance with established procedures on Odyssey in Court.
Prepare docket entries on Odyssey in a court file.
Mark and maintain exhibits and other related materials.
Schedule and reschedule hearings, i.e., arraignments, trials, dispositions, and reviews.
Issue writs/warrants/detainers/ jail cards, etc.
Contact various departments to transfer incarcerated parties to court hearings.
Maintain case information by entering/updating case data for statistical purposes.
Assist the public and customers in court and by phone.
Send copies of court orders to parties that are not present.
Prepare court orders for cases that are not scheduled on the docket but referred to the
Court from written correspondence from the public or agency persons.
Verify and update address information for parties.
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Education
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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.
Problem solving.
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.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.
Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Wearing latex gloves when handling evidence.
Arranging for additional security for potentially volatile situations.
Software And Computer Skills
Knowledge of the Judicial Information System, Odyssey, Zoom and Skype Video Communication, Microsoft Office Suite, and Courtsmart.
Selection Process
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status , physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.gov or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation .
Seniority level
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Full-time
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