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City of Baltimore · 21 hours ago

Program Coordinator Courts (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$57K/yr - $70K/yr

The City of Baltimore is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the Family Division of the Circuit Court. This position serves as the central legal review and sufficiency evaluation checkpoint for all cases filed in the Family Division.

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Responsibilities

Review pleadings in divorce, paternity, custody, visitation, child support, foreign orders, SIJS proceedings, and guardianship matters forwarded by the Court Clerk’s Office to the Family Division Administration Office in Odyssey to ensure legal sufficiency and procedural accuracy under Maryland law

Refer parties to mediation and/or parenting classes as appropriate

Authorize, assign, and forward approved cases to the Assignment Office for docket placement

Prepare orders as needed and forward them to the appropriate judge for signature

Return unapproved cases to the Court Clerk’s Office with notes on missing documents or deficiencies requiring correction

Serve as back-up, assisting walk-in litigants with procedural questions

Assist walk-in litigants with petitions for protective orders and provide guidance on domestic violence procedures

Advise telephone litigants on legal procedures and processes

Research litigants in Odyssey to identify related cases and determine if consolidation is appropriate

Research incarcerated litigants on Maryland Vine Link to confirm confinement location for writ issuance

Prepare correspondence to litigants regarding required documents for hearings or missing case elements

Advise the Associate Administrator on trends and issues noted during case review and processing

Prepare detailed statistical reports on case volume, deadlines, and processing

Perform other duties as assigned by the Family Court Judge-in-Charge and the Family Court Associate Administrator

Qualification

Family LawMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAdobe AcrobatOffice proceduresAssistance seekingAccuracyTime management

Required

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following areas: Legal Studies, Paralegal, Business Administration, Human Services, Psychology, or Social Services

Have an equivalent combination of education and experience

Specialized knowledge of Family Law is strongly preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel (beginner level)

Knowledge of basic office procedures, i.e., how to answer the phone, put on hold, etc

Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat (beginner level)

Time management skills

Ability to know when to seek coworker or manager's assistance with a question or a problem

Ability to work quickly and accurately