Judiciary Clerk Cashier

Location: Prince George's County District Court, Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Salary: $51,079

About the Role

The Judiciary Clerk is an entry-level clerical position, performing civil litigation case processing duties and responsibilities daily for the Prince George’s County District Court. The incumbent will also serve as a Cashier to process incoming payments into the register systems.

Responsibilities

• Process over-the-counter and electronic filings received daily.
• Process incoming daily payments from mail, over the counter, and from courtrooms utilizing the RCS and Odyssey Register System.
• Accept filings in person or online.
• Timestamp and scan filings into the Odyssey system as needed.
• Review incoming correspondence for accuracy.
• Greet and assist customers and attorneys by telephone and in-person.
• Use and maintain numerical filing systems to locate files until all cases are completely scanned.
• Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• 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, Paralegal/Associate’s Degree, 60 college credits, or a Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.
• Basic English and arithmetic (spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
• Typing on a personal computer with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use of standard office and business equipment (personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc.).
• Clear and effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and adherence to departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Exercise of tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
• Ability to follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols.
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

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. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Software and Computer Skills

• Odyssey Navigator
• Odyssey File and Serve
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Teams
• RCS

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Continuing education programs
• Employee assistance programs
• State Retirement and Pension plans
• Telework eligibility: 1 day per week (based on job functions and approval of the Administrative Head)