Courtroom Clerk

**Position**

Courtroom Clerk

**Closing Date**

May 26, 2024

**Location/Type**

On-Site/** **Harford County Circuit Court, 20 W. Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014

**Salary**

$54,083

**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**:
This is experienced clerical work performed within a courtroom, including assisting the judge with the docket, operating the recording system, preparing paperwork for signatures, and entering the judge's findings in the case management system. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

**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, and 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.

Skill in:
Operation of recording equipment, computer terminals, and related software.

Typing on a personal computer.

Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.

Ability to:
Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.

Make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and Judiciary policies and procedures.

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.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.