Overview
Migrant Farmworker Advocacy Director Jobs in Fort Myers, FL at Florida Rural Legal Services Inc
Job Title
Licensing Clerk
Division/Department
Licensing
Closing Date
February 6, 2025
Location
Cecil County Circuit Court
Elkton, Maryland
Salary
$49,825
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. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.
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Essential Job Functions:
The Licensing Clerk performs clerical and customer support functions to issue business and marriage licenses in accordance with departmental procedures, Annotated Code of Maryland for Cecil County Circuit Court. The incumbent will use E-license and Marriage in Maryland (MIM) programs. This position will also assist the Land Records Department as needed.
Assists the public in person or by phone with inquiries concerning issuance of select licenses and applications.
Swear in notaries and other commissions, index commission documents and process payments for said notary fee.
Process marriage license applications and perform marriage ceremonies; research historical marriage information to prepare certified copies; scan and upload marriage records; index historical marriage records and process payments for said documents.
Process business license applications and renewals. Assist members of the public with inquiries concerning issuance of select license(s) for type of businesses. Process payments for said licenses.
Assist the land records department to processes and records land documents, issues receipts in accordance with department procedures, assigns liber and folio or other reference to documents, collects appropriate fees and calculates taxes and penalties, as appropriate, performs cashier functions, arranges documents in numerical sequence and prepares for batch processing.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience: One (1) year of general clerical experience.
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:
General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Judicial policies, procedures and forms
Skill in:
Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws
Communicating information effectively.
Analyzing records, reports, and other business documents and noting details and facts pertinent to this assignment.
Customer service etiquette.
Multitasking and attention to detail
Ability to:
Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
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.
Remember a variety of steps for processing business and marriage licenses and being able to refer to notes when necessary.
Assess problems tactfully, professionally, and patiently with customers, co-workers, and agencies always.
Maintain a good rapport with customers during all outside interactions by quickly replying to their requests and providing accurate information.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Equipment, Machinery and Tools:
Personal computer, Calculator-end of day reconciliation. Motor Vehicle-traveling for training. Scanner-scan in documents to process in systems. Telephone-answering/returning phone calls. Copier-to make copies of documents. Paper/Pencil-taking notes to return customer phone calls. Cash register-process monies received. Fax-operate to receive faxes. Mail machine-to process office mail
Software and Computer Skills:
Outlook-emails/correspondence. Excel-record keeping. Word-correspondence. Zoom-webinars/meetings. Microsoft Teams-messaging of employees
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: Migrant Farmworker Advocacy Director
Company: Florida Rural Legal Services Inc
Location: Fort Myers, FL
