What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Courtroom Support Services position at Circuit Court for Prince George's County?
Nature and Variety of Work
The Office of Courtroom Support Services Director is directly responsible for the efficient operations of courtroom management technological recordings for the official record, business operations in accordance with the court’s strategic vision, and involvement in various leadership initiatives.
Examples of Work
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Bachelor’s degree in court reporting, legal studies, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have 5-10 years of progressive supervisory experience.
PREFERRED: Completion of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) approved court reporting program. At least four years of court report experience (to include courts).
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County offers a complete benefits package to regular full-time employees including medical benefits, dental care, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacations, sick leave and deferred compensation plans.
To learn more, please visit our benefits page.
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Please select your field of study
If you selected '"Social Services" or "Other," please indicate your specific field of study. If you did not select 'Social Services' or 'Other,' please enter N/ A.
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The Office of Courtroom Support Services Director is directly responsible for the efficient operations of courtroom management technological recordings for the official record, business operations in accordance with the court’s strategic vision, and involvement in various leadership initiatives.
Examples of Work
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Oversee staff to include administrative support, court reporters, and court technologists.
- Develop and implement policies to ensure accurate and timely reporting of court proceedings.
- Ensure all procedures comply with the Maryland Law and Court Rules.
- Manage hiring, training, and work performance of staff.
- Maintain accurate records and oversee the management of court transcripts.
- Stay abreast of advanced technologies and make recommendations to leadership for consideration.
- Implement advanced technologies to enhance court recordings/reporting.
- Collaborate with judges, attorneys, and court personnel to address courtroom recording/reporting needs.
- Work in partnership with the Office of Courtroom Services Deputy to draft policies and procedures based on evaluation of work process and changes in state law, regulation, and local court rules; evaluate legislative and administrative proposals for changes in court reporting services and make recommendations to Court Administration.
- Ensures that court reporters send transcription companies to meet the established standards of the court for accuracy of the record, format, and timeliness of transcripts.
- Participates in court management meetings (statewide and in-house) and makes recommendations.
- Assists with the preparation of budget submissions, including modifications and alternative considerations.
- Oversee permanent paper and electronic records to be maintained in the file room and warehouse.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in court reporting, legal studies, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have 5-10 years of progressive supervisory experience.
PREFERRED: Completion of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) approved court reporting program. At least four years of court report experience (to include courts).
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County offers a complete benefits package to regular full-time employees including medical benefits, dental care, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacations, sick leave and deferred compensation plans.
To learn more, please visit our benefits page.
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- 1. Which of the following best describes your level of completed education?
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associates degree
- Some College
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
- 2. If you selected "some college," please provide the amount of credit hours earned. If you did not select "some college," please enter N/A.
Please select your field of study
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Social Services
- Other
If you selected '"Social Services" or "Other," please indicate your specific field of study. If you did not select 'Social Services' or 'Other,' please enter N/ A.
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- 5. How many years of experience do you possess working as a stenographic Court Reporter?
- 4 years to less than 5 years of experience.
- 3 years to less than 4 years of experience
- 2 years to less than 3 year of experience.
- 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
- Less than 1 year of experience.
- I have no experience working as a stenographic Court Reporter.
- 6. Please describe your experience working as a stenographic court reporter and include the employer's name and dates of employment. Please do not type "See Resume." If you have no experience, enter "N/A."
- 7. How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
- 5-10 years of experience
- 1-5 years of experience
- 8. Describe in detail your experience working in a supervisory role and include the employer's name and dates of employment. Please do not type "See Resume." If you have no experience, enter "N/A."
- 9. Do you possess any Court Reporting Certifications?
- Yes
- No
- 10. If you answered 'Yes' to question #7, please specify the court reporting program or certificate that you hold.
- Required Question
