Receptionist to the Court Administration Office (G-17)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Equal opportunity employer
drug-free workplace
Job Description
The Circuit Court for Prince George's County is a respected judicial institution dedicated to upholding justice and serving the community with integrity and professionalism. As a vital component of the judicial system, this court handles various legal matters with a commitment to fairness and efficiency. The court is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, and operates under the supervision of the Judicial Support Services Manager. This establishment provides a secure, organized, and professional environment where justice is administered consistently and fairly to all parties involved. The Circuit Court is known for fostering an inclusive work environment that respects diversity and... Show More
Job Requirements
- associate's degree in business administration or one of the social sciences
- one year of secretarial or administrative experience involving public interaction, office management, and operational details
- willingness to undergo a background check
- ability to operate a multi-line telephone system
- effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
- ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- skill in handling office equipment
- capability to manage office supplies and coordinate maintenance requests
- flexibility to perform varied office duties
- commitment to equal opportunity and diversity workplace values
Job Qualifications
- associate's degree in business administration or one of the social sciences
- one year of secretarial or administrative experience involving public interaction, office management, and operational details
- knowledge of secretarial practices and office procedures
- skill in operating standard office equipment
- effective oral and written communication skills
- ability to use tact, diplomacy, and discretion and maintain confidentiality
- proficiency in conducting research and preparing accurate reports
- ability to perform advanced secretarial and administrative duties including oral dictation transcription
- capacity to establish and maintain accurate files
- leadership and coordination skills for subordinate work management
Job Duties
- serve as the initial point of contact for the Court Administrative Office by greeting visitors, screening inquiries, and directing individuals to the appropriate divisions or personnel
- operate a multi-line telephone system, answer calls, provide routine information, and forward messages to staff in a timely and accurate manner
- process and distribute incoming mail and judges' courtesy copies in accordance with established procedures
- prepare, edit, update, and finalize administrative documents, correspondence, directories, and reports
- maintain and distribute current telephone lists for court departments
- provide clerical support including photocopying, scanning, collating, filing, and document preparation
- coordinate scheduling and reservations for the Court Administrative Office conference room and ensure meeting spaces are prepared and organized
- escort visitors to meetings and interviews within the Administrative Office
- maintain reception, lobby, and front desk areas in an orderly, organized, and professional condition
- receive deliveries from carriers and vendors, verify, document, and distribute packages
- manage office supply inventory, including requests, ordering, stocking, organizing, and tracking items
- assist internal court employees with locating and retrieving office supplies
- initiate, monitor, and track maintenance or facility service requests and communicate updates
- set up and operate language line and asl interpretation equipment for telephonic and in-person communication needs
- perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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