Judiciary Clerk

**Position**

Judiciary Clerk

**Closing Date**

July 9, 2024

**Location/Type**

On-Site/Hybrid
- Rockville, 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. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head._**

Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)

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**Essential Functions**:
The Judiciary Clerk is responsible for 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 within the Montgomery County District Court. Greets the general public and court related personnel and assists with information about cases, proper completion of court forms, or explaining court policies and procedure by telephone or in person. Performs other duties as assigned.

**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**:
**Knowledge of**:
General office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.

Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

**Skill in**:
Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

Typing on a personal computer.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

**Ability to**:
Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.

Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.

Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Maintain confidentiality of documents filed in Clerk?s office, as well as matters heard in Court.