Judiciary Clerk - Rockville, United States - Maryland Judiciary
Description
Position
Judiciary Clerk
Closing Date
May 3, 2024
Location/Type
On-Site
- 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._
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Essential Functions:
The Judiciary Clerk performs a range of clerical duties across various case types maintained by the Family Department. Duties include but are not limited to, entering new cases, and updating existing case information. Processing mail. Performing service of court orders and other documents that require service by the Clerk. Performing cashier functions. Providing customer service in person, by phone, and in writing.
Family Department case types include Adoption, Divorce, Change of Name, Change of Gender, Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Emergency Psychological Petition, Guardianship, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
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.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
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.
Type 35 wpm
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