Lead Judiciary Clerk

Position Lead Judiciary Clerk Closing Date March 10, 2024 Location/Type On-Site/ Harford County Circuit Court, 20 W.
Courtland St.
Bel Air, MD.
21014 Salary $54,894 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.
Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.
gov) About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.
gov) Essential Functions: This is a clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities in a lead capacity which consists of training, assigning, reviewing, and approving work of other clerical staff.
Work is performed under general supervision.
Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience: Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year as a Judiciary Clerk, in court operations, or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.
Note: A Bachelor's Degree may substitute one (1) year of required work experience.
A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute one (1) year of required work experience.
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute one (1) year of required work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Job related terminology, codes, comments, notations, orders, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s).
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.
Active listening, empathy, problem solving, and communication.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Typing on a personal computer.
Ability to: Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
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.
Provide assistance, guidance, and direction to others in a polite and efficient manner.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
Apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers.
Pay attention to detail.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, subordinates, superiors, and/or the general public.
Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills.
The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.
Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to ADA@mdcourts.
gov.
Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.