Lead Courtroom Clerk & Docket Training Leader

Maryland Judiciary; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Continuing education programs

Employee assistance programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary in Baltimore City seeks a Lead Courtroom Clerk for the Paternity division. The role performs experienced clerical work in the courtroom, assists the judge with the docket, runs the recording system, and prepares documents for signatures while updating the case management system.

The incumbent trains new hires, interfaces with judges, court staff, and the public to ensure smooth operations, and upholds confidentiality and procedural standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma (or GED).
• Experience: 3 years in court operations or related fields; 1 year as a Courtroom Clerk.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute 1 year of required work experience.
• Paralegal/associate's degree or 60 college credits may substitute 1 year of experience.
• Paralegal Certificate may substitute 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Court Docket and clear dockets prior to hearings.
• Record essential information for judicial proceedings.
• Operate Court Smart recording system and other tech.
• Interact with judges, staff, public, and agencies to ensure smooth operation.
• Administer oaths and train Courtroom Clerks on procedures.

Skills

Court forms

Legal terminology

Judicial policies

English basics

Recording equipment

Typing

Time management

People leadership

Decision making

Communication

Multitasking

Procedural adherence

Attention to detail

Impartiality

Filing systems

Relationship building

Training

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Paralegal/associate's degree substitution

Paralegal certificate substitution

Tools

Court Smart

Zoom

Polycom

Job description

Maryland Judiciary in Baltimore City seeks a Lead Courtroom Clerk for the Paternity division. The role performs experienced clerical work in the courtroom, assists the judge with the docket, runs the recording system, and prepares documents for signatures while updating the case management system.

The incumbent trains new hires, interfaces with judges, court staff, and the public to ensure smooth operations, and upholds confidentiality and procedural standards in a fast-paced environment.