Arraignment Courtroom Clerk

District of Columbia Courts•District of Columbia, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arraignment Courtroom Clerk supports the operations of the Criminal Division. This is an essential position that is required to work later hours, holidays, weekends, and when there are weather-related closures. This position covers a high-volume calendar, for which speed and attention to detail are necessary in order to be successful.

Requirements

Must be a current District of Columbia Court employee.
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 one (1) year of administrative or clerical experience in a court, legal, or office environment.
Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
Must possess the ability to: multitask, work well with a diverse group of people, accurately type in real time while monitoring a proceeding, pay attention to detail, be attentive, 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, Respect, and Transparency.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides accurate case information and assistance promptly and courteously.
Manages courtroom operations to ensure that appropriate personnel and parties are present for proceedings and that the courtroom is ready before calling the judge into the courtroom; calls the courtroom to order as needed.
Administers oaths to jurors, witnesses, and interpreters; takes notes and generates necessary paperwork in accordance with the rulings of the courts; inputs data as needed to ensure complete and accurate court records.
Coordinates the jury selection process by conducting roll calls of jurors, recording the number of strikes taken by each attorney, maintaining a list of all jurors selected, documenting panel list outcomes of each prospective juror, verifying jury activity for compensation purposes, facilitating the deployment of ADA accommodations, and collaborating with the Juror Office and other stakeholders.
Submits requests and ensures the presence of language access interpreters and court reporters.
Accurately maintains the official court record of court proceedings in a timely manner; prepares minutes, and records appearances of court participants.
Receives, marks, maintains records and assumes custody of evidence and exhibits.
Enters case dispositions, judgments, postponements, fines, and costs ordered by the judge into the court's case management system.
Prepares judicial orders, bench warrants, commitments, judgments, notices and other court documents and forms as required, directed, or pursuant to the court's ruling and provides copies to parties in compliance with the business processes and standard operating procedures.
Acts as a primary liaison to the assigned judicial officer for purposes of conducting proceedings, provides technical assistance and serves as an administrative resource in the courtroom.
Participates in training to ensure professional development and competency to provide services in all case types; assists in cross-training co-workers as needed or directed.
Provides coverage for courtrooms and calendars in other divisions and offices as needed.