What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jury Clerk position at Maryland Courts?
The Jury Clerk performs clerical and customer service work while coordinating and preparing jurors for jury selection. This position is responsible for filing, data entry of paperwork, answering questions, and maintain jury room, if applicable. Assigns jurors to panels and creates strike sheets and juror profiles for the courtroom. Keeps jurors updated throughout the day; dismisses jurors when all judges are satisfied, and no additional jurors are needed. Sets up jury lounge for grand jury orientation and assists supervisor, jury judge and state?s attorney during grand jury selection process. Determines qualifications from jurors to make decisions as to who to excuse or accept according to law & directions from the jury judge or the jury commissioner. Answers phone to respond to juror questions and assists them in completing juror qualification forms/failure to appear letters. Processes daily mail, reports, and performs data entry. Performs juror payroll tasks.
Education:
High School diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience:
One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.
Note:
A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal/Associate Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge of:
General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Personal computers and software to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.
Job related terminology, codes, comments, notations, orders, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Skills:
Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Usage of standard office equipment, computer equipment, and computer applications.
Communicating information effectively.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to:
Use standard and business equipment, computer software, and online programs.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with the judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Understand and abide by office policies and procedures.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and general public.
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law and/or regulation to a situation.
Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.