Adult Guardianship Case Manager - Non-Merit

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Circuit Court of Baltimore County seeks an Adult Guardianship Case Manager for the Family Division. The incumbent works under the Deputy Court Administrator (Programs) and collaborates with Trust Clerks to process guardianship matters efficiently.

Responsibilities include assisting judges, drafting letters and orders, researching legal issues, advising guardians, maintaining attorney rosters, coordinating hearings, and supporting guardians with forms and services, while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years relevant professional experience in a court or legal setting.
• Preferred: understanding of guardianship policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports Guardianship Judges by reviewing filings and drafting letters, orders, notices, and related material as directed.
• Researches and analyzes legal issues and trends using Westlaw and reviewing court opinions, statutes, and other relevant legal materials.
• Make recommendations for efficient case management in compliance with relevant court policies, procedures and the Maryland Rules.
• Contacts parties to schedule hearings in matters outside Central Assignment’s scheduling responsibilities.
• Maintains the court’s roster of attorneys eligible to serve in guardianship cases.
• Supports prospective and appointed guardians to navigate the judicial system by providing appropriate forms, referrals for support services, and ensuring compliance with orientation and training programs as required by statute.
• Acts as intermediary in contacts and communications with community stakeholders.
• Co-Hosts Zoom for Government remote hearings for Judges on the Guardianship Bench.

Skills

Interpersonal

Judgement & Diplomacy

Independent / Teamwork

Legal Terminology

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A full-time, non-merit vacancy, with full County benefits, exists in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and/or reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Definition of Responsibility

The Adult Guardianship Case Manager serves under the general direction of the Deputy Court Administrator (Programs) and works collaboratively with Trust Clerks to ensure cases are processed through the Court efficiently pursuant to the standards established by the Guardianship Differentiated Case Management Plan. The Guardianship Case Manager assists attorneys and unrepresented parties to navigate the judicial processes involved in a guardianship proceeding. Additionally, the position supervises the Guardianship Case Navigator and provides support to the management of guardianship programs and the development of new initiatives. The position has general oversight by the Lead Guardianship Judge.

Essential Job Duties

• Supports Guardianship Judges by reviewing filings and drafting letters, orders, notices, and related material as directed.
• Researches and analyzes legal issues and trends using Westlaw and reviewing court opinions, statutes, and other relevant legal materials.
• Make recommendations for efficient case management in compliance with relevant court policies, procedures and the Maryland Rules
• Contacts parties to schedule hearings in matters that fall outside of Central Assignment’s scheduling responsibilities.
• Maintains the court’s roster of attorneys eligible to serve in guardianship cases.
• Supports prospective and appointed guardians to navigate the judicial system by providing appropriate forms, referrals for support services, and ensuring compliance with orientation and training programs as required by statute.
• Acts as intermediary in contacts and communications with community stakeholders.
• Co-Hosts Zoom for Government remote hearings for Judges on the Guardianship Bench.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other assigned duties or tasks as required.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Plus

Five years relevant professional experience in a court or legal setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work in or understanding of guardianship policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and case information.
• Exercise good judgement, tact, and diplomacy in professional interactions with Court personnel and the public.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative setting.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, methods, and procedures; preference given to candidates with knowledge of guardianship procedures and policies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft systems

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.WES.org ).

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. This position is a non-merit unclassified position with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and subject to the personnel policies and procedures of the Court. This position is part of the Court’s Family Division,which is grant funded by a grant from the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, lifting of boxes, or other limited physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.