Hearing Room Clerk

Under the supervision of the Magistrates' Support Staff Manager, this position provides clerical support to the Family Division Magistrates. The role involves assisting with docket preparation, preparing documents for signatures, and entering the magistrates' findings into the case management system for domestic and child support cases.

• Reviewing case files in preparation for magistrate dockets.
• Drafting appropriate paperwork to include magistrates' proposed Orders.
• Maintaining electronic audio records using digital recording equipment.
• Taking notes and generating necessary paperwork in accordance with court rulings.
• Updating and processing Proposed Orders of Court for dissemination to attorneys and litigants.
• Preparing disposition sheets for timely distribution to the Office of Calendar Management.
• Ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of electronic case files and audio recordings of magistrates' proceedings.
• Administering oaths to parties, witnesses, and interpreters.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of court records, hearings, and reports.
• Assisting with other clerical functions when not assigned to the courtroom.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The Circuit Court for Prince George's County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate and one (1) year of administrative or technical clerk experience, which involved working with the public. Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience will also be accepted.

A request for ADA accommodations for interviews should be made at the time of notification of the interview.