Judiciary Clerk

About the role

The Judiciary Clerk is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types to include, but not limited to, civil, criminal, and traffic court cases in Frederick County Circuit Court. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists the public and court related personnel, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical work.
• Provides information about the status of cases or office procedures to the public and/or court related personnel by telephone, in person or by other forms of communication (email, fax and regular mail).
• Prepares computerized case files and includes that all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures.
• Reviews Complaints submitted for required information.
• Creates new case and issues required notices and summons.
• Processes and maintains case files by reviewing pleadings, updating docket information, and scanning filing submitted by self-represented litigants.
• Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court?s data systems.
• Reviews, processes, and issues appropriate notices for legal documents such as Court Orders, Complaints, Motions bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers and court dockets.
• Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail to the appropriate section of the court.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

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. 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, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment; standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary; basic English and arithmetic (spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction