This position performs case processing duties and responsibilities daily by entering data into the Maryland District Court Criminal/Traffic system (Odyssey and File & Serve). Assists and provides the public with information regarding Criminal/Traffic cases and court procedures. This is specialized clerical work that follows clearly established guidelines and procedures. Process motions; postponements; considerations; speedy trial; guilty pleas; restitution hearings; sentencings; violations of probations; and removal of cases from stet status. Verify arrest warrants throughout the day and scan documents into the appropriate area of the file. Perform data entry of appearances, writs, name changes and addresses; request speedy trial or other data entry back logs when needed. Process appeals, jury trials, and mail to appropriate parties. Process copies to various agencies and parties. Assist with customer service by answering phones. Recall bench warrants; issue writs and trial dates. Notify all parties on cases of rulings made at the last minute on motions received in cases where trial is scheduled within the next few days. Update Officer court schedules.

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 for the required work experience.

Skills/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. Ability to exercise fact and understanding in stressful situations; to interpret and follow complex directions. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments effectively. Ability to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation. Ability to perform all essential functions of the position.

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 for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.