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Position
Judiciary Clerk – Landlord Tenant
Closing Date
December 17, 2023
Location/Type
District Court for Prince George’s County
Hyattsville, 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 main purpose of this position is processing the finished docket in the Landlord and Tenant efiling system. The incumbent of this position is responsible for entering the judgments in the efiling system. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with entering return of service as well as scheduling new L&T filings in the efiling system. Other duties include answering questions from Judges, attorneys, sheriff’s department, and the general public regarding landlord/tenant cases. Separate dockets to allow for a uniformity in entering in the e-filing system. Enter the disposition/judgements into the system. Perform filing duties, answer phones, and assist customers at the counter. Assist with scheduling of new case L&T filings. Assist with locating case files and/or paperwork for courtrooms.
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 Bachelors Degree may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge Of
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
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.
Skills
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.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
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.
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
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.
