Overview
Receptionist/Junior Paralegal Jobs in San Francisco, CA at Connie Chan & Associates, P.C
Job Title
Courtroom Clerk
Division/Department
Juvenile Division
Closing Date
April 20, 2025
Location
Circuit Court for Baltimore County, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204.
Salary
$56,964
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Financial Disclosure
Yes
At Will
No
Position Type
FT
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.
Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)
About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov)
Salary Range 2025
Essential Job Functions:
Manage and maintain the Juvenile caseload from beginning to end; case types include Delinquency, Child in Need of Assistance, Child in Need of Supervision, Termination of Parental Rights, Voluntary Placement, Juvenile Peace Orders, and Judgments of Restitution resulting from Delinquency proceedings.
Case management to include case initiation in File & Serve, case tracking, assignment, Court hearing preparation, Task Manager processing, delinquency expungements, specialty court processing, data entry in Odyssey and case disposal.
Act as a liaison between the Family Magistrates, Judges, attorneys, other state officials and the public.
Process and interpret court motions and orders, issue/recall warrants and summonses, handle exhibits, administer oaths.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Courtroom Processing:
Manage cases for a Judge or Family Magistrate in open Court proceedings for juvenile dockets.
Enter proceedings of court or chambers rulings in clear, concise, and legible manner including all appropriate outcomes in case management system.
Ensure all cases are available for the Family Magistrate or Judge to review prior to trial.
Collect, mark, and maintain exhibits/evidence during trial, and ensure evidence is properly maintained or returned after trial.
Administer appropriate oaths during Court proceedings.
Complete ?in-court? documentation (evidence log, witness list, etc.)
Act as Liaison in the Courtroom between Family Magistrates, Judges, attorneys, state agencies, as well as the public.
Conclude / postpone / vacate the calendar of events.
Work Processing:
Research and initiate new cases and subsequent filings in Odyssey for Juvenile Delinquency and Child in Need of Assistance case types.
Apply case time standards.
Assign and maintain court calendars, schedule hearings including emergency detentions and shelters.
Issue Summonses and Writs.
Process monetary judgments.
Transfer cases in and out of current jurisdiction.
Issue Body Attachments.
Receive, review, and interpret court documents, motions, and pleadings to take necessary actions for precise Odyssey docket entries.
Process and distribute orders, summonses, writs, judgments, petitions, and pleadings via Odyssey.
Read and interpret court orders to determine appropriate Juvenile Courtroom Clerk action such as: Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus, Writ of Attachment, Releases, Summonses / Subpoenas, Reassignments, Appeals or Transfer of Jurisdiction etc.
Contact correctional institutions, Juvenile facilities, and support agencies to validate and update case information.
Calendar orders and motions for rulings.
Recognize, understand, and prioritize office tasks pre- and post-trial.
Process mail.
Perform cashiering duties.
Customer Service:
Assist attorneys and self-represented litigants in filings and understanding court procedures.
Answer telephone calls and assist public accordingly.
Assist customers at customer service window.
Research case histories and be resourceful enough to answer questions of self-represented litigants without giving legal advice.
Direct customers to other related counties and / or state agencies who could further assist them.
Double-check work received at window before accepting for filing.
Direct self-represented litigants to judiciary website to obtain needed forms and instructions.
Assist Judicial Assistants with pleadings, case histories and assignment.
Research case histories and respond to requests from stakeholders.
Update state agencies on dockets by phone and email and through tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School (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 / associate degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Reading and applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required to exercise judgment in their interpretation and application.
Defining problems, collecting, and recording data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, applying common sense understanding and making decisions based on experience to solve problems in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Researching and locating records including differentiating colors used in office filing system and comprehending and performing numeric sorting and placement of up to 11 alphanumeric characters.
Skill in:
Operating a personal computer and/or laptop to perform basic data entry error-free and use a desktop scanner and printer.
Operating a multiple line telephone and answer incoming telephone calls in a respectful and professional manner; repeat information in the correct text it was given.
Operating a copier to make copies, fax documents and scan documents to email.
Performing basic mathematical skills including the ability to count money, make change and operate a computerized cash register.
Applying dependability and teamwork which are essential for daily court coverage.
Ability to:
Communicate verbally and in writing utilizing proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling in an effective, patient, and tactful manner with internal and external customers, including co-workers.
Listen to verbal instructions and/or review written instructions with an understanding to be able to fulfill requests and complete various tasks.
Articulate directions, instructions and information to co-workers, Attorneys, Defendants, Judges, Magistrates, Court staff, and other Court agencies using proper word tense and annotation.
Multi-task by organizing, setting priorities, focusing, and concentrating to simultaneously process work and responsibilities error-free within considerable time constraints and in an environment with continuous interruptions; make corrections as needed.
Read comments, notations, and orders, apply independent judgment to discern pertinent information, record essential information and initiate appropriate course of action.
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, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer for everyday work
Multi-Line Telephone to answer incoming calls and place outgoing calls.
Copier / Fax / Scanner
Date / Time Stamper
Calculator and/or Adding Machine
Rolling Cart to distribute items (equipment, file folders, mail) to other locations.
Paper Cutter
Shredder
Stapler
Laminating Machine
Electronic Seal Embosser
Soy-based Ink Pads
Labels, Stickers, etc.
Hole Puncher
Scissors
Cash Register and Validator
Credit Card Machine
Debit Card Reader
Microfilm Reader
Software and Computer Skills:
Windows.
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Microsoft Outlook for email communications.
Web Browser such as Microsoft Edge and/or Google Chrome.
Oracle PeopleSoft for CONNECT Timekeeping and HR processes.
OnTheClock time reporting.
Odyssey / MDEC for Court Case Management, i.e., case histories, location of files.
Microsoft Teams and / or Zoom for Government for meetings and instant messaging.
File & Serve processing for new and subsequent case filings.
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: Receptionist/Junior Paralegal
Company: Connie Chan & Associates, P.C
Location: San Francisco, CA
