Judiciary Clerk Civil

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 duties and responsibilities in the civil unit for Prince George’s County District Court. The incumbent processes cases by entering data into the system, assigning trial dates, generating notices, and accepting filings in Odyssey.

Responsibilities

• Processes new case information by entering data into the system, assigns trial dates as needed, and mails paperwork for service of process.
• Enters service of process or non-establishment service of process into the system.
• Processes motions by entering data into the system, forwards cases to the judge, and enters final determinations by the judge into the database.
• Processes post-judgment requests, inputs the information into the system, and mails paperwork for service of process as needed.
• Greets and assists customers by telephone and at the service counter with information about cases and court policy and procedure.
• Assists the public and court personnel by telephone and in person at the service counter.

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.).
• Use and maintenance of numerical filing systems to locate files until all cases are completely scanned.
• Clear, tactful, and effective communication with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, 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.
• Following procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for assignments.
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to situations.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body.
• Sitting most of the time; walking and standing required only occasionally.

Equipment and Tools

• Personal computer or laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, telephone, certified mail machine.

Software and Computer Skills

• MDEC, Outlook, File & Serve, Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and 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).