DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS is Hiring a Courtroom Clerk Near Washington, DC

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADE 7: High School Diploma or GED plus three (3) years of administrative or clerical experience in a court, legal or office environment; or an Associate's degree plus (1) years of administrative or clerical experience in a court, legal or office environment

Some familiarity with the criminal judicial system, judicial branch or legal terminology is preferred.

Must possess the ability to: multi-task, work well with a diverse group of people, accurately type in real time while monitoring a proceeding, attention to detail, attentiveness, organized, and able to work under pressure.  

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Fairness, Integrity, Respect and Transparency.

Responsibilities:

Description of Major Duties:

• Assembles all cases to be heard by the court prior to the judge taking the bench. 
• Records judicial proceedings and decisions on official court documents. 
• Administers oaths to witnesses and impanels juries. 
• Prepares judicial summonses, bench warrants, arrest warrants and other legal documents as directed by a judge. 
• Identifies and accounts for exhibits. Advises defendants of rights and penalties for violation of conditions of release. 
• Manages the operations of the courtroom of the DC Superior Court, and performs administrative support as assigned.

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