Legal Technician-Civil - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. 

A full-time, non-merit vacancy, with full County benefits exists in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.   

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. 

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and/or reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.  Unofficial copies are accepted.  

The Legal Technician-Civil works full-time in the Court’s Access to Justice Resource Center assisting self-represented litigants with their civil cases. This position provides information about the Court’s policies and procedures related to civil cases in-person, virtually and by telephone. This is a full-time position in the Court’s Family Services Department and reports directly to the Director of the Access to Justice Resource Center.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists self-represented litigants in person, via phone, via e-mail and via remote conferencing technology. 
• Assists clients with Maryland Judiciary forms; provides information on how cases proceed through the court via the Differentiated Case Management plans. Monitors and responds to email inquiries. 
• Supports clients in accessing technology including computers, printers, and copiers. Instructs clients on the use of MDEC case management system and Access to Justice Center equipment. 
• Assists Director with community outreach related to common civil law issues. Refers clients to other legal assistance resources such as legal aid; learns new systems, policies, and laws as needed. 
• Performs similar duties in a back-up role to the Legal Technician-Family and Legal Resource Coordinator as needed. 

• Performs other related duties as required.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year of experience in a legal setting 

Or

Possession of an associate's degree, plus two (2) years of experience in a legal setting

Or

A combination of four (4) years of relevant education and experience in a legal setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish-speaking individuals are especially preferred for this role. Individuals who possess a bachelor’s.
• Degree in legal studies or similar field and at least two years of experience working for a lawyer, law firm, a court or a public or non-profit organization. 
• At least one year of experience working in civil law.

• Excellent interpersonal, communications and customer service skills. 
• Knowledge of applicable legal terminology and basic knowledge of court procedures, especially in civil law. 
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan effectively and communicate well with attorneys, judges, the public, and staff.
• Competent with computer and audio/visual technologies.
• Highly organized and have basic office and computer skills, including
  experience working with Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work closely with other staff in the Access to Justice Resource Center
  and other departments as a team. 
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

This position is a non-merit unclassified position with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and is subject to the personnel policies and procedures adopted by the Court and Baltimore County.