courtroom clerk

State of Nebraska

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 
 
Location:
Gering, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$17.955 
 
Job Posting:
JR2025-00021793 Courtroom Clerk (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-20-2026 
 
Job Description:
Location: Scotts Bluff County Courthouse, Gering
 
 
District: 12th Judicial District
 
 
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.
 
 
This classification level works under general supervision and is responsible for spending a majority of time in the courtroom and providing courtroom related work such as capturing and recording verbatim proceedings of court and maintaining case information during and after proceedings. Responsibilities may include preparing documents for each court session (e.g. label exhibits, prepare journal entries); recording proceedings; schedule further court hearings. Must have knowledge of all case types; Traffic, criminal, small claims, civil, juvenile, probate, guardian, and conservatorship. May involve travel to the other courts. Overtime may be required if court proceedings are running behind or late. 
 
JOB DUTIES :
<ul><li>Monitors on-going case files, which includes: identifying appropriate forms to be completed or received; monitoring case status; issuing and processing warrants and civil suspensions; tracking and maintaining files; and/or, performing other related activities.
</li><li>Maintains court calendar; schedules interpreters, transportation, prosecutors, defense council, and/or events.
</li><li>Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
</li></ul>The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Requirements/ Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; and 2 years of courtroom clerk experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge Requirements:
<ul><li>Customer service principles;
</li><li>Computers and related software applications;
</li><li>Criminal coding concepts;
</li><li>Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
</li><li>Office procedures, methods, and equipment;
</li><li>Data entry techniques.
</li></ul>Skill Requirements:
<ul><li>Providing customer service;
</li><li>Maintaining records;
</li><li>Performing data entry;
</li><li>Operating standard office equipment;
</li><li>Using computers and related software applications;
</li><li>Reviewing reports for accuracy;
</li>Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS.
HIRING RATE: $36,435.31 per year
MINIMUM RATE: $37,346.15 per year
CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
External Candidates &ndash; Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application.
Any Current State of Nebraska Employee: apply via Jobs Hub through Workday , here: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

Courtroom Clerk

Superior Court of California

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2></div>
<div><div>Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to court hearings and courtroom proceedings. Courtroom Clerk I is a single-level classification utilized to perform courtroom duties and related clerical support functions. This is the entry and journey level in the Courtroom Clerk series. This class is appropriate for positions where the primary focus of the work is on clerical and administrative courtroom support work. Courtroom Clerk I&rsquo;s are expected to advance to the II level when the minimum qualifications for the higher class have been met and satisfactory performance has been demonstrated. This class is distinguished from the higher-level Courtroom Clerk III class in that the latter performs the more difficult and highly technical courtroom work and/or has responsibility for leading, training and assigning the work of Courtroom Clerks. The Courtroom Clerk series is distinguished from the Court Services Clerk Series in that the latter performs legal processing work, while the work performed in this class is related to court hearings and courtroom proceedings.</div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Examples of Duties</h2></div>
<div><ul><li>Sets and maintains schedule of Court events</li><li>
Attends Court sessions and records minutes of Court proceedings</li><li>
Prepares, certifies and routes documentation to establish sentencing disposition of defendants</li><li>
Notifies Probation Department of verdicts and dates of sentencing</li><li>
Dockets criminal cases</li><li>
Completes Register of Action cards for Civil, Small Claims, Family Law, Adoption, Probate, Juvenile, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Criminal, and Traffic cases</li><li>
Types a variety of legal documents and records of Court activities</li><li>
Schedules future calendar matters for attorneys</li><li>
Receives, labels, securely stores and routes Court exhibits and evidence</li><li>
Sets hearings and accepts filings for courtroom proceedings</li><li>
Administers oaths</li><li>
Orders and/or cancels juries</li><li>
Records jury attendance</li><li>
Impanels juries</li><li>
Prepares record of billing and/or reimbursement claims for juror expenses</li><li>
Prepares, types, files and distributes legal documents and correspondence to reflect judicial decisions</li><li>
Maintains jury instructions</li><li>
Maintains statistics to assist in preparation of Judicial Council reports</li><li>
Sets up and maintains tickler files for Court cases taken under submission</li><li>
Reviews and maintains judicial case files</li><li>
Files case documents</li><li>
Researches and responds to inquiries regarding cases and Court-related matters</li><li>
Issues and distributes bench warrants</li><li>
Recalls bench warrants at the direction of the Judge or Commissioner</li><li>
Prepares and mails disposition notices of daily Court proceedings</li><li>
Orders bail reviews and formal sentencing reports</li><li>
May assist in training new staff</li><li>
Prepares minutes for use in courtroom</li><li>
Sets court cases for trial</li><li>
Verifies accuracy of daily calendars for Court purposes</li><li>
Comprehend and analyze legal codes and terminology</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Reasonable accommodation will be made, when requested, and as determined by the Court Executive Officer to be appropriate under applicable law. Essential duties may vary as directed by the Court Executive Officer or designee.</div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Typical Qualifications</h2></div> 
<div> 
<div>Education</div><div>
Possession of High School Diploma or G.E.D.</div><div> 
Experience</div><div>
One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Court Services Clerk (any level); OR, three (3) years of responsible clerical experience. One (1) year of business training in an approved school or training program may substitute for a maximum of 6 months of experience.</div><div></div><div> 
Desirable Qualification</div><div>
Two (2) years legal clerical experience involving working knowledge of general court procedures.</div></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Supplemental Information</h2></div> 
<div> 
<div>KNOWLEDGE</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
Alpha/numeric filing systems and recordkeeping</li><li>
Proper English spelling, grammar and punctuation</li><li>
Court procedures, operations and personnel</li><li>
General types of criminal charges</li><li>
Arraignment procedures</li><li>
California DMV codes as accessible by computer</li><li>
Legal terminology</li><li>
Outlying court calendars</li><li>
Criminal justice agencies and available resources, general agencies, County departments and other parties to court proceedings</li><li>
Proper handling and maintenance of evidence</li><li>
General California laws and codes</li><li>
DMV and Department of Justice procedures</li><li>
Office supplies and inventory methods</li></ul><div></div><div> 
ABILITY</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
Write quickly, accurately and legibly</li><li>
Exercise sound practical judgment expeditiously</li><li>
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information</li><li>
Follow oral and written instructions</li><li>
Prioritize work to meet scheduling and legal deadlines</li><li>
Think logically</li><li>
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing</li><li>
Demonstrate accurate, precise attention to detail</li><li>
Exhibit good mental retention and interpretation of information</li><li>
Exercise tact, patience and flexibility in work relationships</li><li>
Monitor and retain flow of auditory information while writing</li><li>
Enunciate and pronounce words and names properly</li><li>
Read and interpret code books, legal forms, manuals and documents</li><li>
Establish and maintain positive work relationships</li><li>
Follow safe work practices as directed and trained</li><li>
Safely operate a motor vehicle</li><li>
Flexibly alternate attention among a variety of tasks</li></ul> 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS<div> 
Must possess a valid California Class &lsquo;C&rdquo; driver&rsquo;s license. Ability to qualify for security clearance through fingerprinting, traffic and criminal record background investigation, and random drug testing. Ability to sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity; eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Travel may be required outside of Kings County to attend meetings, conferences, and training.</div></div></div></div>
 <div><div><div>The Superior Court provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Our programs include medical, dental and vision insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, term life insurance, long term disability and accident insurance and other employee benefits. The court makes considerable contributions to health and retirement benefits on behalf of the employees (contributions prorated for part-time employees). The court also provides paid time-off:<ul><li>Paid Holidays- Full-time court employees receive 14 paid holidays</li><li>Paid Sick Leave- Full-time court employees accrue 10 &ndash; 16 days (based on years of service)</li><li>Paid Vacation Leave- Full-time court employees accrue 10 &ndash; 25 days (based on years of service)</li></ul> Health Insurance: The court offers three levels of medical coverage for employees to elect. The court pays 100% of the employee medical, dental and vision premiums and contributes a substantial amount towards dependent(s) coverage. Employees who waive court-sponsored medical insurance and who provide proof of other group medical insurance are eligible to receive cash in-lieu benefit.Life Insurance: The court gives you the ability to help financially protect your family/beneficiaries with Life and Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) Insurance. You have the option to supplement the court-paid $15,000 policy with life insurance for family members and additional coverage for yourself through Voluntary Life Insurance.Retirement: The court pays a considerable bi-weekly contribution on behalf of the employee to California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS). All regular employees are required to enroll in CALPERS and contribute 7.25% bi-weekly for the defined benefit plan [2% at age 62].Deferred Compensation: The court offers employees the ability to participate in 457 deferred-compensation plan.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The court provides employees with support for a wide variety of challenges through EAP. Benefits include up to three (3) sessions, every six (6) months of face-to-face confidential counseling.</div></div></div>

Courtroom Clerk I

<div>The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5 
 
Location:
Plattsmouth, NE 
 
Hiring Rate:
$17.955 
 
Job Posting:
JR2025-00021928 County Courtroom Clerk (Open) 
 
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-17-2026 
 
Job Description:
Location: Cass County Courthouse, Plattsmouth
 
District: 2nd Judicial District
 
 
The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, and more.
 
 
This classification level works under general supervision and is responsible for spending a majority of time in the courtroom and providing courtroom related work such as capturing and recording verbatim proceedings of court and maintaining case information during and after proceedings. Responsibilities may include preparing documents for each court session (e.g. label exhibits, prepare journal entries); recording proceedings; schedule further court hearings. 
 
JOB DUTIES :
<ul><li>Monitors on-going case files, which includes: identifying appropriate forms to be completed or received; monitoring case status; issuing and processing warrants and civil suspensions; tracking and maintaining files; and/or, performing other related activities.
</li><li>Processes and prepares casework for court sessions; notates court actions on applicable documents and forms; and/or, performs other related activities.
</li><li>Maintains court calendar; schedules interpreters, transportation, prosecutors, defense council, and/or events.
</li><li>Performs routine administrative support duties, which include: scheduling court hearing meetings; labelling exhibits, preparing journal entries and preparing other standard documents for court session.
</li><li>Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
</li></ul>The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; and 2 years of courtroom clerk experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge Requirements:
<ul><li>Customer service principles;
</li><li>Computers and related software applications;
</li><li>Criminal coding concepts;
</li><li>Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
</li><li>Office procedures, methods, and equipment;
</li><li>Data entry techniques.
</li></ul>Skill Requirements:
<ul><li>Providing customer service;
</li><li>Maintaining records;
</li><li>Performing data entry;
</li><li>Operating standard office equipment;
</li><li>Using computers and related software applications;
</li><li>Reviewing reports for accuracy;
</li>Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required, not to exceed 20 LBS.
HIRING RATE: $36,435.31 per year
MINIMUM RATE: $37,346.15 per year
External Candidates &ndash; Please visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov to complete a State application.
Any Current State of Nebraska Employee: apply via Jobs Hub through Workday , here: https://www.myworkday.com/son/d/task/2998$42366.htmld#backheader=true
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws. 
 
If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Benefits
</h2>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
 
 
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</div>

County Courtroom Clerk

Pima County

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description Summary
</h1>Provide administrative and clerical support to judges, attorneys, and the public to ensure accurate and efficient case processing requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, documentation, and time constraints, and makes independent decisions regarding the processing of routine legal documents. This is a court-classified position that has no supervisory responsibilities.
 
 
Requires the ability to work the weekend, holidays, and alternative work hours based on department needs. May require working at an off-site location.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description
</h1>Hiring Rate: $21.12 Hourly
 
 
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 13, 2026, by 11:59 PM MST to be considered. Late applications will not be accepted. 
 
Minimum Qualifications:
An Associate&rsquo;s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, paralegal studies, or a closely related field and one year specialized experience working in a legal office environment; OR A certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university and one year specialized experience working in a legal office environment; OR A high school diploma or the equivalent and two years specialized experience working in a legal office environment. Preference may be given to candidates with court experience.
Important Notice Regarding Multiple Applications:
Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications they may have submitted for different roles within these courts will be inactivated. This ensures clarity in our hiring process and allows us to focus on onboarding and supporting the candidate in their new role.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team.
Licenses and Certificates:
 
None required. 
 
Summary:
Provide administrative and clerical support to judges, attorneys, and the public to ensure accurate and efficient case processing requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, documentation, and time constraints, and makes
independent decisions regarding the processing of routine legal documents. This is a court-classified position that has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties:
<ul><li>Research case files for completeness and accuracy and prepares the file for court;
</li><li>Conduct digital recording of courtroom proceedings to document parties&rsquo; statements and activity in the courtroom;
</li><li>Review case files prior to court to ensure proper documentation and advise the judge of the case status;
</li><li>Check defendants in prior to the beginning of court and enter their presence for digital recording purposes;
</li><li>Enter all case proceedings, dispositions, motions, and court calendar into the appropriate automated systems;
</li><li>Coordinate all calendar matters with judicial staff, attorneys, litigants, victims, and outside agencies according to judicial guidelines;
</li><li>Schedule events as ordered by the judge;
</li><li>Manage efficient case flow by ensuring future events are properly scheduled;
</li><li>Provide administrative and clerical support of a confidential nature to the judges including the Presiding Judge and judges handling a specialty court;
</li><li>Assist the attorneys and public to ensure they get relevant information pertaining to their case;
</li><li>Prepare and process appropriate documents from court proceedings and distribute the copies to the proper parties;
</li><li>Monitor and maintain the integrity of all evidence and exhibits admitted into the court record;
</li><li>Respond to staff, customer, and citizen inquiries and complaints, performs related research and resolves problem and complaints;
</li><li>Be comfortable with and have the ability to adapt to using a variety of different types of technology including but not limited to conducting court business in alternative court-authorized formats such as Zoom video and telephonic hearings;
</li><li>Operate various office equipment and applications including Zoom, desktop computers, video equipment, FTR digital recording equipment, and Spillman; 
</li></ul> 
In addition to regular courtroom duties, complete duties for Initial Appearance Court when assigned:
<ul><li>Pull up, review, and print the Pima County Jail&rsquo;s booking sheets;
</li><li>Process complaints, reports, and arresting paperwork;
</li><li>Prepare and distribute tentative and final Initial Appearance (IA) calendar;
</li><li>Complete Conditions of Release and Order forms in preparation for court;
</li><li>Schedule arraignments, pre-trials, case management, and preliminary hearings as ordered by the judge;
</li><li>Assign appointment of counsel and coordinates essential information with Indigent Defense and court staff;
</li><li>Copy audio requests, as needed;
</li><li>Requires the ability to work the weekend, holidays, and alternative work hours based on department needs. May require working at an off-site location. 
 
</li></ul>Additional Duties:
<ul><li>Compile statistical data and prepare periodic and special reports;
</li><li>Assist in training new courtroom clerks;
</li><li>Prepare form packets as needed;
</li><li>Provide assistance to jurors as needed;
</li><li>Organize courtroom supplies and prepare the courtroom for daily proceedings;
</li><li>Complete special assignments and projects as requested. 
</li></ul> 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul><li>Must have knowledge of courtroom protocol and legal terminology;
</li><li>Must have knowledge of general office procedures and practices including record keeping, filing, and typing forms, documents, and correspondence.
</li><li>Must have knowledge of office equipment and software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
</li><li>Must have knowledge of business English, grammar punctuation, spelling, and a good mathematical aptitude.
</li><li>Must have the skills to operate a computer to enter and retrieve information in a complex database.
</li><li>Must have good organization, time management skills, and problem-solving skills;
</li><li>Must have the ability to research facts, analyze, and identify resolutions to issues.
</li><li>Must have the ability to work independently and under pressure.
</li><li>Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse group of people.
</li></ul>Special Notice Items:
All positions require the satisfactory completion of a background investigation by law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to law enforcement, corrections, detention, and court facilities or associated confidential or sensitive information, documents, communications systems, and like materials. Preference may be given to applicants who are Spanish speakers.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties and responsibilities. The court reserves the right to amend the duties and responsibilities at any time.
Physical/Sensory Items:
Typically performs duties in an office environment which includes sitting for long periods of time, the ability to multi-task, and working both independently and as a team member in a group. May lift material or equipment weighing twenty-five pounds or less.
Benefits Information:
We offer exceptional benefits:
<ul><li>Retirement Plan
</li><li>Vacation, holidays, and sick leave
</li><li>100% paid parental leave
</li><li>Employer-paid Short -term Disability
</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement
</li><li>Health Wellness discount program
</li><li>Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
</li><li>Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
</li><li>Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.
</li></ul>The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefit eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer. Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings .
Pima County Benefits
Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees to include a mandatory pre-tax pay deduction. Current rates can be viewed here:
ASRS Contribution Rates
Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid .</div>

Courtroom Clerk II

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h2></div>
<div>A Child Support Courtroom Clerk performs a wide range of administrative support, courtroom, calendar management, and customer service tasks for the Child Support Unit of the Charles County Circuit Court Family Magistrates&rsquo; Office. The incumbent of this position must be able to work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and interface professionally with the public, partner agency representatives, and other court employees. Execution of duties requires experience and knowledge of circuit court case scheduling and processing and are performed in accordance with established internal and Maryland Department of Human Services&rsquo; Child Support Administration policies and procedures, judicial mandates, Maryland Case Time Standards, Charles County Circuit Court Differentiated Case Management Plans, Maryland Rules, and the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Child Support Courtroom Clerk works under the day-to-day supervision of the Family Magistrates, with general oversight provided by the Director of Family Programs and the Court Administrator.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Job Functions</h2></div>
<div>? Serve as the courtroom clerk during Family Magistrate Title IV-D child support paternity, support, and contempt hearings. 
? Operate the courtroom&rsquo;s digital recording system and index each proceeding. 
? Draft findings and recommendations and orders during court proceedings, receive documents filed in open 
court, and prepare written records of the nature and outcomes of the hearings. 
? Perform case management functions to include preparing cases for court, finalizing post-hearing case 
dispositions, issuing hearing notices, and routing requests for postponements to the Family Magistrate. 
? Compose correspondence, reports, and any other legal documents in accordance with established 
procedures and guidelines under the direction of the Family Magistrates. 
? Review all incoming correspondence, court pleadings, and tasks to determine which matters require immediate review by the Family Magistrates, further case research, or referral to other departments. Enter case processing data and route tasks to the appropriate department for further action in the court&rsquo;s case management system. 
? Maintain confidentiality of case records, correspondence, and Department of Social Services&rsquo; reports. 
Execute mail support functions: meter outgoing mail; distribute incoming mail; and disseminate faxes. 
? Coordinate hearing event dates with the Department of Social Services and the Assignment Office. 
Organize Family Magistrate child support dockets, courtroom location, and court resources. 
? Maintain the Family Magistrates' Outlook calendar to include scheduling and creating links for remote court events. 
? Interface with litigants, attorneys, and DSS staff prior to hearings and provide status information directly to the Family Magistrates. 
? Answer a high volume of in person, telephonic, and electronic inquiries regarding case status; court dates; and court processes, procedures, and services. 
? Substitute as the recording secretary for Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement partner meetings in the absence of the case manager. 
? Serve on various child support committees. 
? Exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and competence in dealing with judges, public officials, court-related agency personnel, attorneys, litigants, witnesses, co-workers, and the public. 
? Perform other tasks and office duties as assigned by the Family Magistrates.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h2></div>
<div>Must be able to work a full-time court schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the flexibility to accommodate deviations from the standard workday on short notice. Capability to research and interpret case law, statutes, and rules with respect to their impact on court operations. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities including time management, workload prioritization, and record-keeping accuracy. Ability to precisely compose a variety of document types and succinctly convey concepts. Accuracy in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and the ability to edit work products are essential. Even temperament and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment. Effective oral communication and superior customer service skills, with the capacity to exercise a high degree of tact, diplomacy, professionalism, and competence in dealing with a wide variety of people. Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks, with minimal supervision, and make independent decisions based on experience, sound judgment, established court policies/procedures, and in accordance with written and verbal instructions. Perform well under pressure to meet established timelines and goals with the ability to quickly adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Discretion and sound judgment in working with sensitive information to maintain confidentiality. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Windows, Zoom for Government, and an aptitude for learning software programs related to various case management and court audio recording functions.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Additional Information</h2></div>
<div>Requires a high school diploma or GED with two years of progressively responsible legal office or court system experience, to include knowledge of court procedure, legal forms, and terminology. (Minimum) Paralegal Certificate and/or Associate&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university in political science, criminal justice, public or court administration, legal studies, or other related field with two years of relevant experience, preferably in a court or related legal environment. (Preferred) Knowledge of Maryland Case Time Standards, Maryland Rules, the Annotated Code of Maryland, Odyssey (MDEC), and principles of caseflow and differentiated case management is highly desirable. To effectively perform the essential functions, a Child Support Courtroom Clerk must possess commensurate education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in the essential duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds awarded each fiscal year. Excellent benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, deferred compensation, generous leave, and health care programs. The Charles County Employee Pension Plan honors portability of prior eligible Maryland State and local government services in other defined benefit pension plans. In addition to completing the online application, candidates must provide a cover letter and current resume to be considered for this position. Alternatively, one&rsquo;s cover letter, application, and resume may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Circuit Court for Charles County, Maryland, Attention: Julee Snyder, Court Administrator, 200 Charles Street, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Faxed copies or applications electronically submitted directly to an individual&rsquo;s email address will not be accepted. Charles County Circuit Court 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.</div></div></div>
 <div><div><div><div><div>Charles County Government 
BENEFITS SUMMARY 
www.GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/CharlesCountyMD</div> 
<div>Health Insurance 
Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage. 
 
Flexible Spending Account 
 Provides medical and dependent care options. 
 
Supplemental Income Products 
 Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy. 
 
Long Term Disability Insurance 
No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month. Retiree Health Insurance New hires who elect health insurance coverage with County Government are enrolled in a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA). This coverage allows employees to pay health insurance premiums and other medical expenses following retirement or separation from employment. 
 
Life Insurance 
No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available. 
 
Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan &mdash; Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory. 
 
Deferred Compensation Plan 
457(b) Governmental Plan &mdash; Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked. 
 
Employee Leave 
<ul><li>Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).</li><li>The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. </li><li>Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees. </li></ul> 
Transfer of Sick Leave 
New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment. 
 
Work Schedules 
 <ul><li>Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.</li></ul> 
Additional Fringe Benefits 
 <ul><li>Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period</li><li>Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility. </li><li>House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full time employees who are first-time homebuyers. </li><li>Free, Employee Wellness Programs </li><li>Legal Resources (prepaid benefit) </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)</li></ul></div> 
Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2025</div></div></div></div>

Child Support Courtroom Clerk

Canyon County

Job Summary
 This position performs complex clerical, secretarial, administrative, and office support duties following established guidelines and procedures to expedite and maintain the caseload and special processes and procedures of the District and/or Magistrate Court as assigned. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Court Operations and direct supervision of the Court Operations Manager and Area Supervisor. Certain levels in the series may assist in training and may provide direction to other court clerks, the principal duties of this position are performed in a general office and courtroom environment.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Clerk I</li>
</ul>
o Training and entry-level position. Receives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to requirements; returns unacceptable documents, affixes seals and stamps to endorse, certify, and file documents.
 o Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits, files legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties, maintains court records and files.
 o Prepares documents in conformance with court orders, issues legal documents such as warrants, writs, subpoenas, abstracts, and other official documents on behalf of the court in accordance with policies and procedures recall warrants, exonerates bail, prepares judgments and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established code and court procedures.
 o Advises attorneys, agencies, and the public on the status of cases in a professional and courteous manner, provides procedural information, answers inquiries, and explains filing processes, explains and accepts fees and fines, maintains and updates financial records.
 
<ul>
<li>Clerk II</li>
</ul>
o Journey level position performs all duties required for the Clerk I position as well as maintains court records and files, such as records of court-appointed counsel and experts, receipts, marks, and takes custody of evidence.
 o Attends Court sessions, takes minutes of actions and proceedings, requests clarification of instructions and orders of action to properly note the official court record; impanels and polls jurors, records challenges, administers oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors, and records jury service and compensation due to jurors.
 o Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations and coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments; arranges for interpreters, pro-term judges, and assigned judges.
 o Performs difficult and complex duties related to reviewing legal documents and examining them for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to requirements; may provide procedural assistance to self-represented litigants at the Legal Assistance Center.
 
<ul>
<li>Clerk III</li>
</ul>
o Advanced journey level position performs all duties required for the Clerk II position; may perform special projects; may be assigned to train and mentor other court clerks in various court procedures.
 
<ul>
<li>Clerk IV</li>
</ul>
o Highest advanced journey level “lead worker” position performs all duties required for the Clerk III position and performs the duties of the Area Supervisor in his/her absence.
 
<ul>
<li>Other Duties</li>
</ul>
o Performs all work duties and activities following County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
 o All other duties as assigned.
 Qualifications
 Skills and Abilities
 <ul>
<li>Perform basic cash handling, bookkeeping, and accounting functions.</li>
<li>Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Work well under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor, under stressful or adversarial conditions.</li>
<li>Court and judicial system operations, processes, procedures, protocols, terminology and policies</li>
<li>Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity.</li>
<li>Prepare court and legal documents, following a prescribed format to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements and standards.</li>
</ul>
Special Qualifications
 <ul>
<li>Must be bondable.</li>
<li>Must successfully complete a background investigation.</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience
 <ul>
<li>High school diploma or GED equivalency required.</li>
<li>At least one (1) years’ experience in customer service for Clerk I, two (2) years’ experience as a Court Clerk for Clerk II, three (3) years’ experience as a Court Clerk II for Clerk III, five (5) years’ experience as a Court Clerk for Clerk IV preferred or</li>
<li>Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and alibies necessary to perform the work.</li>
</ul>
Essential Physical Abilities
 <ul>
<li>Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly</li>
<li>Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information</li>
<li>Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents</li>
<li>Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks</li>
<li>Ability to lift 25 lbs.</li>
</ul>
Disclaimer: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals on the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
 
Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In-Court Clerk II

TOWN OF EVANS COURT

Evans Town Court is looking for a friendly and competent Office Clerk to support our busy court office. We value teamwork, respect, and a positive work environment. An effective office clerk works diligently to help maintain smooth office operations. You must be reliable and hardworking with great communication skills. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with office equipment and procedures.Duties include:Support in managing all aspects of court operations including office management, record keeping and fiscal responsibilities.Case processing activities and date entry.Scheduling, report generating and other court clerical duties.Court night responsibilities include checking in attendees and processing payments.Requirements:Clerical/Criminal Justice background preferred.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $22.70 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Bereavement leave</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li></ul>Shift availability:<ul><li>Day Shift (Preferred)</li><li>Night Shift (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Court Clerk - Full Time

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