What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access to Justice Administrator (Circuit Court) - Non-Merit position at Baltimore County?
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.
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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Access to Justice Administrator - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
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 Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Salary : $48,000 - $66,745
