Overview
Paralegal (Office Wide) Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY
Job Title
Judiciary Clerk
Division/Department
Civil
Closing Date
April 20, 2025
Location
Cecil County District 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.
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Essential Job Functions:
Perform case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work within the Cecil County District Court. Process Domestic Violence and Peace Order filings and update Odyssey (electronic case management system). This position acts as a back-up cashier accepting monies for fines, costs, and fees. This position is considered essential personnel.
Provide customer service to general public and court related personnel at the counter and over the telephone. Respond to their inquiries regarding completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures. Accepts monies for fines, costs, and filing fees.
Process all types of civil filings including new cases, service of process, renewals, dismissals, and miscellaneous post-judgment filings through the electronic case management system (MDEC/Odyssey). Process domestic violence, peace orders, and emergency evaluations. Accept filings in file and serve and work task manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
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/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.
Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.
Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Skill in:
Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
Typing on a personal computer.
Accuracy 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, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
Use and maintain numerical filing system to locates files, until all cases are completely scanned.
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 abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
Ability to telework in the event of office closure.
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:
Cash register to process fines and costs.
Computer equipment to enter civil suits and judgments.
Telephone to assist customers with information and answer any questions.
Time stamp machine to see if filed in a timely fashion.
Postage machine.
Photocopier to make copies.
Calculator for closing end of day.
Scanner
Software and Computer Skills:
MDEC/Odyssey ? Civil, Criminal and Traffic
DV Office
Cashier Program ? RCS & MDEC
Microsoft Office
Connect
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.
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Title: Paralegal (Office Wide)
Company: DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY
Location: Brooklyn, NY
