Overview
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Jobs in New Orleans, LA at Womac Law Firm
Job Title
Courtroom Clerk
Division/Department
Courtroom
Closing Date
March 6, 2025
Location
Circuit Court for Prince George?s County
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Salary
$56,964
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Financial Disclosure
No
At Will
No
Position Type
Regular Full Time
The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.
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Essential Job Functions:
The Courtroom Clerk performs experienced clerical work assisting the Judge within a courtroom. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to calling cases; administering oaths; marking and tracking exhibits; keeping a record of the names of witnesses; and listening to events that occur. The Courtroom clerk transfers a Judge?s decision and/or ruling to entries that make a permanent record; distributes documented court rulings to other agencies and divisions; and ensures that all functions of the Judiciary in the courtroom are completed with accuracy.
In-court responsibilities: Prepare courtroom; ensure dockets are in order and necessary forms are available; take simultaneous notes of court proceedings to make a written record for case file which include civil, criminal, family, juvenile, paternity, and District Court appeals. Generate all necessary paperwork and secure necessary signatures on forms. Prepare Probation Orders and generate Domestic Violence Protective Orders and Peace Orders. Example of forms include bail bonds; temporary commitments; release forms; recall bench warrant forms; cost sheets; advice of rights forms; and probation contracts. Administer oaths and keep accurate records of witnesses. Empanel jury and receive verdict. Operate recording system create and maintain a detailed computer time and activity log of court proceedings. Scan documents/exhibits into anticipated new MDEC system.
Maintain accurate records of exhibits that are admitted or marked for identification only. Process exhibits for further hearing, taken under advisement or appeal purposes.
In-office responsibilities: Type docket entries into the computer system; print forms; stock cabinets and courtrooms with forms and supplies. Scan documents/exhibits into anticipated new MDEC system.
Handle phone and counter inquiries from attorneys, judges? chambers, and other State agencies such as Parole and Probation, Social Services, juvenile services, detention facilities, and Department of Calendar Management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience: Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year 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/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge of:
Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s).
Legal terminology and court procedures.
Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Skill in:
Operation of recording equipment, computer terminals, and related software.
Typing on a personal computer.
Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.
Ability to:
Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.
Make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and Judiciary policies and procedures.
Apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills.
Handle sensitive or difficult situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.
Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
Pay attention to detail.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.
Physical Requirements:
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Equipment, Machinery and Tools:
Personal computer ? to review case files, reroute files to other departments, update exhibit information and assist the public. Printers/Scanners. Digital Recording System ? Court Smart ? record courtroom proceedings. Fax Machine ? Fax release orders and commitments. Xerox machine ? make copies of docket entries and other court related documents.
Software and Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office ? Docket Entries. Connect ? Timesheets, Leave Request, Schedule Training Classes. ACS ? Docket Entries. CAPS ? Forms, Reports. Adobe Suite ? Scanning corrections.
Selection Process:
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, “see resume” will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, 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 during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [email protected] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
Please find the Maryland Judiciary’s equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Company: Womac Law Firm
Location: New Orleans, LA
