Court Technologist

Circuit Court for Prince George's County; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Circuit Court for Prince George's County seeks a Courtroom Support Technician to provide operational and technical support for court proceedings. You will manage courtrooms, verify recordings, and assist with transcripts and audio orders, while ensuring high-quality, searchable media archives.

You will interact with judges, staff, and the public, leveraging Windows/Microsoft apps and conferencing tools to maintain accurate digital records and responsive service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 1 year of administrative experience.
• One year of administrative experience with the public and office operations.
• Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor courtrooms and hearings, verify recordings, and ensure quality control.
• Maintain and file media for archival and retrieval.
• Assist with front desk duties and audio/transcript requests.
• Use media equipment to locate information in archives.
• Process, file paperwork, and retrieve videotapes from archives.
• Assist judges, staff, and the public with transcripts and audio orders.
• Ensure recordings are annotated per court specs for search and playback.
• Notify IT of recording issues in real time.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tech proficiency

Windows & MS Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Social Science

Tools

CourtSmart

Zoom

Webex

MS Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Courtroom Support Services, the incumbent provides operational and technical support to court proceedings for the Circuit Court for Prince George's County.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and monitor assigned courtrooms and hearings, which include verifying recordings, checking archives, identifying error messages, and ensuring quality control.
• Maintain and file media for archival and retrieval purposes.
• Assist with covering the front desk, which includes processing phone requests for audio and transcripts as needed.
• Utilize computer and/or VHS equipment to locate information within media archives.
• Process and file paperwork, and retrieve videotapes and other media from archives.
• Assist judges, staff, lawyers, and the general public with information regarding the processing of transcripts and audio orders.
• Ensure quality control by ensuring that digital recordings are annotated according to the court's specifications for easy search, archiving, and playback.
• Notify the Circuit Court's Office of Information Technology of any issues obstructing the recording in real-time, such as microphone malfunctions, necessary adjustments to cameras in court and hearing rooms, and any other audio/visual concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

An Associate's Degree in Business Administration or Social Science and one (1) year of administrative experience that involved working with the public, office management, and operational details will be accepted. Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience will also be accepted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in computer software, troubleshooting, and support of multiple software programs, including but not limited to Windows, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and CourtSmart (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of courtroom proceedings, particularly about capturing a clear recording of the hearing for transcription requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attentiveness to detail and ability to multitask; Strong computer skills, including video and telecommunication technology, Zoom, Webex, MS Teams, and other web conferencing systems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and possess a strong ethic.
• An innate sense of follow-through, team spirit, and professional responsibility for the quality of the work performed.

All Applicants will be subject to a background check.

The Circuit Court for Prince George's County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Requests for ADA accommodations should be submitted promptly upon receiving notification of the interview.