Judiciary Clerk

**Position**

Judiciary Clerk - Cashier (back-up)

**Closing Date**

May 1, 2024

**Location/Type**

On-Site ? Snow Hill, Maryland

**Salary**

$48,373

**FLSA** **Status**

Non-Exempt

**Position Type**

Full Time

**Financial Disclosure**

No

**_ The Maryland Judiciary offers a_**_ _**_generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans._**

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**Essential Functions**:
The Judiciary Clerk provides accurate and efficient customer service to the public and other agencies in all areas of the District Court of Maryland for Worcester County District Court. It is the responsibility of the clerk to accurately answer inquiries, enter data and process documents primarily as it pertains to the civil department. Take and receive correspondence on a rotating basis for Circuit Court/Sheriff/Post Office. Position is considered essential personnel.

**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.

**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, and Abilities**:
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and provide accurate information in a polite and efficient manner both in person and on the telephone. The ability to remain calm and patient when dealing with citizens that are in stressful situations and to treat them with respect.

Ability to communicate effectively with court staff and ancillary agencies. Maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with office staff.

Ability to be organized, efficient and to prioritize work.

Ability to understand and carry out complex written and verbal instructions and to accept direction from supervisor.

Ability to exercise tact and understanding in high pressure situations.

Ability to operate personal computer and operate the courts electronic system (odyssey).

Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment.

Knowledge of basic English and arithmetic.

Knowledge of alpha and numeric filing systems.

Considerable knowledge of District Court civil procedures, along with forms and documents used as well as departmental rules and adhere to them.

Respect of viewpoints and cultures of others.

Ability to consistently produce the volume of work assigned under normal circumstances.

Ability to work through minor problems without seeking supervisory assistance.

Comply with Judiciary policies and be punctual for work.

Ability to accept changes and adjustments to work assignments as necessary.

Be willing to learn other areas of court work (cross training).

Ability to multi-task in high pressure working environment of the clerk?s office.

Ability to anticipate judge?s needs.

Ability to operate cash register and handle large sums of money accurately.

Ability to train new cashiers.

Ability to work with primary cashier and accounting clerk in resolving any problems or issues with the cash register operations.

Work in other courts as needed and/or assist other courts with work in our office.

Ability to handle all aspects of civil section in absence of supervisor.