Job Description

Posting number: 26-00620

Department: Circuit Court

Division: Circuit Court

Job classification: Legal Support Services Technician- Circuit Court

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal

This position is responsible for scheduling juvenile delinquency and CINA case hearings with the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. The incumbent will report to the Director of Calendar and Caseflow Management.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$24.59 - $27.73
$51,139 - $57,673

*This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.*

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs advanced technical level legal work which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from a technical supervisor. Work includes providing supportive law clerk work or paraprofessional legal work, such as skilled stenographic, court reporting work; assisting attorney's, judges or court personnel in legal research and performing related clerical duties.

The Circuit Court for Howard County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview may request such assistance in advance of an interview. The candidate selected for this position will be subject to a background check and must be a US citizen or eligible to work in the US. A criminal background check will be done prior to hiring of individual.

Examples of duties

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience within the court system working with juvenile cases.
• Working knowledge of juvenile delinquency and CINA court procedures is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Windows based applications with an emphasis on Excel.
• Understanding of State and County court structure is preferred.
• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of professionals (judges, attorneys, court personnel, the public, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to establish priorities, be adaptable, and multi-task oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.