Guardianship Case Manager: Court-Focused & Remote Hearings

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

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