Juvenile Court Scheduling & Data Specialist

Howard-County; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Circuit Court is seeking a Calendar and Case Scheduling Specialist to schedule juvenile delinquency and CINA hearings within the Circuit Court. The position reports to the Director of Calendar and Caseflow Management, Court Administration.

The candidate will work with Excel calendars, coordinate with judges, attorneys, and court staff, and ensure accurate scheduling across divisions. A degree or equivalent experience is required and the role is based in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience within the court system working with juvenile cases.
• Working knowledge of juvenile delinquency and CINA court procedures is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Windows based applications with an emphasis on Excel.
• Understanding of State and County court structure is preferred.
• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of professionals (judges, attorneys, court personnel, the public, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to establish priorities, be adaptable, and multi-task oriented.

Responsibilities

• Sets juvenile court events within established Calendar Management procedures and differentiated case management plans.
• Assists with the preparation of Master and Hybrid Calendars in Excel.
• Assists in the scheduling of all other court events as needed.
• Assists in scheduling meetings between the Circuit Court, Department of Juvenile Services, State’s Attorney’s Office, Office of the Public Defender, Clerk’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, and other related agencies/persons.
• Contacts counsel to obtain updated information on future trials.
• Assists the public, attorneys, and related state agencies by providing information about the status of juvenile cases or court procedures at the counter and by telephone.
• Serves as an informational resource for the public and related agencies regarding juvenile case procedure and scheduling.
• Reports juvenile case information to other state agencies, as appropriate.
• Assists the Family Law Division in the processing and maintenance of case files.
• Reviews open case report to determine status of cases.
• Compiles data regarding domestic violence cases on a weekly basis.
• Serves as backup to the Court Interpreter Coordinator.
• Serves as backup to the criminal case manager.
• Serves as backup to Court Report.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Court scheduling

Excel proficiency

Discretion and judgment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Windows

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Howard County Circuit Court is seeking a Calendar and Case Scheduling Specialist to schedule juvenile delinquency and CINA hearings within the Circuit Court. The position reports to the Director of Calendar and Caseflow Management, Court Administration.

The candidate will work with Excel calendars, coordinate with judges, attorneys, and court staff, and ensure accurate scheduling across divisions. A degree or equivalent experience is required and the role is based in Maryland.