Position:
Paralegal, Clerk?s Office
Closing Date:
August 30, 2023
Office:
Appellate Court of Maryland
Annapolis, MD 21401
Salary:
$61,241*
- A salary offer for a current state Judiciary employee will be determined using the ?Salary Practices for State Judiciary Employees?, found at https://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/salarypractices.pdf
FLSA Status:
Position type:
Non-Exempt
Regular/Full-time
Purpose of the Role: The Paralegal tracks several case-flow processes and statistics for the Appellate Court of Maryland. Duties includes among other things, pending appeals (ensuring all cases are proceeding on schedule), cases that are stayed and/or remanded to the circuit court, and motions (which regularly number 250-300 each month), and mandates. Drafts routine orders based upon motions for extension of time, motions for postponement, motions for waiver of filing fees, and others. Reviews records for completeness and, as necessary, prepare correspondence or orders as appropriate for correction of records. Reviews mandates before issuance.
Education: AA Degree or Paralegal Certification
Experience: Three (3) years of work experience in a legal or court environment to include researching and analyzing law sources, statues, record judicial proceedings, and legal documents.
Note: 60 college credits or additional related legal work experience may be substitute for the two (2) years of the required Associate?s degree or paralegal certification.
Knowledge of:
? Maryland Rules and Procedures.
? Policies, procedures, and jurisdictional requirements associated with appeals and original proceedings before the appellate courts.
? Functions, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Appellate Clerk?s Office.
? Office and court clerical practices, including filing and the operation of office equipment.
? Accurate record keeping principles, practices, and techniques.
Ability to:
? Ability to read, write, and express oneself effectively both orally and in writing.
? Ability to use legal terms appropriately and find alternative terms when communicating with self-represented litigants.
? Communicate effectively with Judges in order to prepare Orders for the Court.
? Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse group of individuals, including staff, judges, high-level administrators, law clerks, and attorneys.
? Working with individuals with a range of education and age level.
? Ability to resolve complex problems by employing various strategies.
? Ability to perform legal research when necessary.
? Ability to remain calm and poised in stressful situations and respond tactfully.
? Ability to interpret and apply various laws, regulations, rules and policies.
? Ability to prioritize workflow effectively.
? Ability to track multiple data points at once for assistance to Appeals Clerks.
? Ability to effectively apply coaching strategies to assists the Appeals Clerks.
? Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability in managing multiple tasks. Communication and professionalism skills
? Ability to exercise mature judgment and sound ethics.
? Ability to be patient and adaptable to the communication styles and needs of others. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Skill in:
? The operation of personal computer and use of specified computer applications, such word processing, data entry, and spreadsheets.
? Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
? Adherence to office rules, policies, and procedures.
? Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
? Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and meet critical deadlines.
? Perform detailed clerical and legal processing accurately; Effectively apply rules, regulations, and other guides in a variety of work situations. Understand and follow written instructions. Organize and maintain easily accessible and accurate files and records.
? Verbal and written communication skills. Developing professional working relationships and interpersonal skills.
? Attentiveness to detail.
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.
