Executive Assistant to the Clerk, Supreme Court of Maryland

Purpose of the Role: The Executive Assistant to the Clerk, SCM (Supreme Court of Maryland) assists the Clerk of Court and the Chief Deputy Clerk in the management of the Clerk?s office by preparing appropriate correspondence, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, and effectively communicating on behalf of the Clerk and Chief Deputy Clerk. Understands the overall operation of the Court and the office so as to provide appropriate guidance to staff and communication with the Justices, attorneys, and members of the public. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience: Six (6) years of performing administrative or secretarial work in an Administrative, Executive, or Senior Management work environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

? Legal terminology and court procedures.

? General office practices, procedures, and equipment.

? Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

? Judicial policies and procedures.

? Judiciary Human Resources policies and procedures.

? CourtSmart and Polycom equipment, and Zoom.

? AIS to assist in activities such as handling requests for certificates of good standing, copies of bar admission records, and copies of bar certificates, and assists with receiving and appropriately handling funds for these copies as required by law or verifying that funds have been received prior to providing requested documentation.

Skill in:

? Performing a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature.

? Typing on personal computer.

? Organization and time management.

? Usage of standard office equipment, computer equipment, and computer applications.

? The use of Microsoft Office products to include, but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

? Problem solving, prioritizing, scheduling, and decision making.

? Reading, comprehension, proofreading, and editing.

? Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

? Accuracy and attention to detail.

? Interpersonal communication and relations.

Ability to:

? Meet work schedules and deadlines.

? Follow oral and written instructions.

? Compose routine and complex business correspondence.

? Develop, revise, establish, or implement office procedures and practices.

? Draft routine and complex correspondence.

? Provide assistance, guidance, and direction to others in a polite and efficient manner.

? Maintain records and prepare reports.

? Perform basic arithmetical calculations and computations accurately.

? Maintain confidentiality.

? Supervise lower-level secretarial or clerical employees, if applicable.

? Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with officials, the general public, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.

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 for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.