Expungement Clerk

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Essential Functions:

The main purpose of the position is to process all phases of new and pending expungements filed in the Circuit Court for Prince George?s County. The incumbent will provide efficient and quality customer service to the public and other agencies in all areas of the Circuit Court. It is the responsibility of the Expungement Clerk to accurately answer inquiries, enter data and process documents, primarily relating to expungements of cannabis charges according to the eligibility under the Criminal Law Article. Completes the expungement process from beginning to end using the Odyssey system. Receives, reviews, and processes the petition locates case documents, prepares the order, and then seals the case. Maintains cases throughout the 90 to 120 days required for processing. If an expungement is denied or a hearing is requested, the incumbent will send notices and/or schedule a hearing. The incumbent will assist customers by telephone or at the counter.

Reviews, accepts, and processes cannabis expungement filings for circuit court cases through MDEC/Odyssey and other expungement filings. Determines the correct filing form for expungement requests.

Assists customers by telephone or at the counter for basic filing information for expungements.

Completes notifications for orders requiring the expungements or notices for denial.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 Bachelors 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:

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.

Court procedures.

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, microfilm machine, 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 abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.

Adapt to new rules, laws, and procedures as they can change.

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.

Multi-task and produce a high level of accuracy.

Learn all aspects of the work of the Criminal/Traffic Department.

The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, 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 ADA@mdcourts.gov . Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.