Courtroom Deputy & Docket Specialist

United States Courts; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement plan

Parking near courthouse

Public Service Loan Forgiveness access

Job summary

United States Courts is seeking a Courtroom Deputy Clerk for the District of Maryland. The incumbent will serve as courtroom deputy, record court proceedings, and manage docket entries in the electronic system.

They will assist judges, attorneys, jurors, and the public with diplomacy and efficiency. Duties include setting up courtrooms, maintaining records, handling exhibits, and coordinating with the jury department.

Qualifications

• Two years general experience plus one-year specialized clerical experience with strong customer service.
• High school graduate; two-year degree preferred.
• Excellent computer, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with judges, attorneys, and the public.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of court policies and procedures; ability to summarize and docket events.

Responsibilities

• Review case information to ensure materials are ready for court use.
• Attend court proceedings, set up the courtroom, record verbatim proceedings, and prepare minute entries.
• Coordinate with jury department for upcoming trials and assist in jury selection.
• Respond to inquiries from public and bar members, in person or by phone.
• Serve as liaison among clerk's office, bar, jurors and bench to ensure smooth proceedings.
• Receive, review, route, and image documents; make docket entries and transmit notices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Electronic docketing system

Verbatim recording equipment

Document scanning software

Job description

United States Courts is seeking a Courtroom Deputy Clerk for the District of Maryland. The incumbent will serve as courtroom deputy, record court proceedings, and manage docket entries in the electronic system.

They will assist judges, attorneys, jurors, and the public with diplomacy and efficiency. Duties include setting up courtrooms, maintaining records, handling exhibits, and coordinating with the jury department.