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

Program Coordinator Courts (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City page is loaded## Program Coordinator Courts (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore Citylocations : Circuit Court for Baltimore Citytime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : April 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id : R0015779

• THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
• Salary Range :
• $57,396.00 - $69,757.00 Annually
• Hiring Salary Range :
• $57,396 - $63,576.00 Annually
• Get to Know Us
• Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here :
• Job Summary
• The Family Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a full-time Case Manager. This position serves as the central legal review and sufficiency evaluation checkpoint for all cases filed in the Family Division.
• Essential Functions
• Review pleadings in divorce, paternity, custody, visitation, child support, foreign orders, SIJS proceedings, and guardianship matters forwarded by the Court Clerks 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 Clerks 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.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Education :
• Applicants must possess a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in one of the following areas : Legal Studies, Paralegal, Business Administration, Human Services, Psychology, or Social Services.
• OR
• Equivalency Notes :
• Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• 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 managers assistance with a question or a problem.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Additional Information
• Background Check
• Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and / or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.
• Probation
• All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.
• BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
• We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!

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