Docket Clerk

The State of Maryland's Office of the Attorney General is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Docket Clerk to join our team in the Criminal Appeals Division.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Division by receiving and processing incoming court filings, maintaining case files and schedules, and assisting with the preparation of appellate briefs for electronic filing.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and internally docket incoming electronic court filings and paper mail
• Enter data into the Division's case management system
• Contact opposing counsel to obtain or transmit missing case materials
• Prepare cases for assignment and distribution to attorneys
• Maintain calendars and other internal resource documents
• Answer and screen telephone calls for the Division as needed

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
• One year of experience as a legal secretary, including keyboarding legal briefs, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas, and other legal documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, court docketing clerk, or other role providing administrative support to attorneys in litigation
• Legal support experience in criminal or appellate litigation

Benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance
• Pension and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Personal - 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)
• Annual - 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)
• Sick - 15 days per year
• Parental Leave - up to 60 days per birth or adoption

How to Apply:

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. Please upload a resume, in addition to your on-line application.