Courtroom Clerk

Full Time
Baltimore, MD
Posted
Job description

The Courtroom Clerk is responsible for facilitating all aspects of court proceedings, while serving as the liaison between the Judges and Magistrates in preparing court orders/records. Recording of cases through The Courtsmart System. Responsible for preparation, maintenance, and processing of court orders in accordance with established procedures. Assists the public and customers.


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, Skills & Abilities:

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.
? Knowledge of the judicial information system, Mainframe, UCS, eQuest, Zoom and Skype Video Communication, Microsoft Office Suite, and Courtsmart.


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:

? 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.
? Make work decisions revolving around the interpretation of Md. Rules of Procedure, Annotated Code of Maryland and deciphering unclear sentences and judgments.
? Quickly assess and act upon potential emergency situations.
? Give and follow directions.

? Remain impartial under any circumstance.


The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, 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 for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

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