OFFICE CLERK II -Rockville

State of Maryland•Montgomery, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is seeking applicants for our Rockville, Maryland location who are detail-oriented with excellent organizational and writing skills, as well as problem-solving skills, to transport and store case files. The primary responsibility for this position is to support the attorneys by pulling and sorting case files, downloading discovery, filing, answering phones, and general office duties. Additionally, this position will provide assistance with data entry which will require use of our internal database (eDefender) and use of various judiciary websites (MDEC, Case search, Jportal). The Office Clerk II position is responsible for providing records management support. Primary responsibilities for this position include filing, storing and transport of case files, closing case files, answering phone calls, managing and storing incoming discovery, routing phone calls, and distribution of information to attorneys, and additional duties as assigned. Employees in this classification do not supervise.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade
One year experience performing clerical duties in an office environment
Ability to communicate with clients and visitors
Ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work in various positions
Ability to travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the state
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Access to a motor vehicle or ability to navigate public transportation

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, customer service and computer skills
Filing and data entry experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with diverse populations
High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Pulling and sorting case files
Downloading discovery
Filing
Answering phones
General office duties
Data entry using internal database (eDefender) and judiciary websites (MDEC, Case search, Jportal)
Storing case files
Transporting case files
Closing case files
Managing and storing incoming discovery
Routing phone calls
Distribution of information to attorneys
Additional duties as assigned