Access to Justice Administrator (Circuit Court) - Non-Merit

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A full-time, non-merit vacancy, with full County benefits exists in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and/or reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Unofficial copies are accepted.

Examples of Duties

The Access to Justice Administrator assists with the day-to-day operations of the Access to Justice Resource Center and is primarily responsible for community outreach and creating materials for self-represented litigants to help move the cases forward within the Court system. The position works in coordination with the Access to Justice staff to provide services to the public in person, virtually and by telephone. The position is a full-time position in the Court’s Access to Justice Resource Center and reports to the Director of the Center.

Examples of Duties:

• Assists self-represented litigants and attorneys in person, via phone, e-mail and remote conferencing technology; assists clients with Maryland Judiciary forms; produces newsletter and other informational publications.

• Supports legal technicians in providing information on how cases proceed through the court via the DCM plans; explains technology standards to clients.

• Orders supplies.

• Instructs clients on the use of MDEC case management system; updates web pages; sorts, checks-in and processes mail.

• Orients clients to services and facilities; refers clients to other legal assistance resources; learns new systems, policies, and laws as needed.

• Meets with internal and external stakeholders to identify unmet needs for self-represented litigants and create material and/or implement programming to meet those needs.

• Cultivate relationships with community stakeholders to improve service delivery in the Center and in the greater Baltimore County community.

• Assists the Director with developing and delivering training to court staff, Bench, Bar, and the public.

• Partners with existing community organizations to broaden outreach.

• Maintains referral network to civil legal aid, private bar, human services, and community organizations.

• Works with Director to design and implement toolkits, information sheets, roadmaps, etc. to aid self-represented litigants with navigating Court processes.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other assigned duties or tasks as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of experience in a legal setting
Or
Associates degree, and two (2) years of experience in a legal setting
Or
A combination of four (4) years of relevant education and experience in a legal setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Two years of experience working in a non-profit, government, or community-based organization.
• One year of experience working in domestic and family law.

• Must be public service-oriented as well as an excellent listener and problem solver.
• Must have the ability to plan effectively and communicate well with attorneys, judges, the public, and staff.
• Must be competent with computer and audio/visual technologies.
• Must have strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Able to use independent good judgment within established practice and procedural guidelines.
• Able to effectively work on and contribute to a team.
• Understands the barriers facing, and has empathy for, self-represented and limited English proficient people and their ability to participate in court processes.
• Familiar with Access to Justice policy issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is a must

Conditions of Employment

This position is a non-merit unclassified position with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and is subject to the personnel policies and procedures adopted by the Court and Baltimore County.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.