Docket Clerk Trainee
Baltimore County, MD - USA
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is located in Hunt Valley MD. We are a State agency charged with conducting fair and timely hearings in 500 different types of cases for over 30 State agencies.
This hearing function is intended to provide an unbiased opportunity for citizens affected by the administrative actions of Maryland State agencies such as the Motor Vehicle AdministrationChild Services Health Department Personnel and Labor. One component of the OAH is a large Clerks Office where Docket Clerks handle the many clerical and administrative functions associated with supporting the judges engaged in the hearing schedule. We are seeking interested applicants to fill one vacant position. The starting salary is $41087/year with an increase after the successful completion of one year of service. (State salary guidelines do apply for current state employees.)
If you enjoy learning new things working in a professional work environment and are seeking stable employment with access to benefits such as health insurance paid leave paid holidaysand a defined pension plan then we want to hear from you!
GRADE
8
LOCATION OF POSITION
Hunt Valley MD
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to receive schedule and close cases as well as other clerical duties within the Clerks Office for the Office of Administrative Hearings.
POSITION DUTIES
The primary responsibilities may include receiving and entering cases into the case management system confirming hearing dates scheduling cases in a timely manner processing mail and closing cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: None.
Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience in scheduling and docketing hearings on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required education.
Experience: None.
Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience in scheduling and docketing hearings on a year-for-year basis for up to three years of the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
For best consideration applicants should have experience in performing clerical duties related to legal or regulatory matters such as in a law firm or legal office a court-affiliated office environment or a government unit applying a set of rules and regulations. Applicants should also have experience providing excellent customer service to individuals over the phone and through emails or other correspondence using appropriate grammar and punctuation.
Selection Plan
Please complete the application in its entirety ensuring all dates of employment duties completed accurately.Please ensure your application clearly outlines your experience in relation to the minimum qualifications and the desired or preferred qualifications.All information concerning your qualification must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider any information after this date. Questions concerning this recruitment please email
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply online thepaper application may be submitted to: Office of Administrative Hearings Human Resources11101 Gilroy Road Hunt Valley MD 21031. Paper application materials must be received inour office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. For questionsregarding this recruitment please contact Kelly Valentine at or at
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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Required Experience:
Intern