Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Office Manager or designee(s), performs reception and front desk duties, and other clerical duties in support of an office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries. * Reviews and processes civil litigation pleadings. * Reviews and processes transactional documents. * Sets up and maintains office databases and logs. Accesses databases to establish, retrieve, review, update, track, and revise a variety of office records, including transactional documents and claims. Performs queries and compiles routine reports from various data sources. Assembles data for inclusion in narrative and statistical reports. Creates and updates office spreadsheets. * Opens, date stamps, and distributes incoming mail to appropriate staff. * Greets and directs clients and visitors. Responds to inquiries of a routine nature regarding County, department, and/or program policies in person, by telephone, or by regular or electronic mail. Collects information regarding more complex inquiries and refers to appropriate staff for follow-up as necessary. * Maintains calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, and reserves meeting room facilities or space. * Operates office machinery, such as photocopiers, fax machines, telephones, scanners, and printers. * Performs other related duties as required. Examples of Other Duties Performs occasional light typing or word processing. Performs other related duties as assigned. (NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Qualifications Required Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent plus one year typing, word processing, or secretarial experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, including filing systems. Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic. Knowledge of word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software packages. Skill in the operation of office machines as listed in essential duties. Skill in the use of word processing software. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Conditions of Employment Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.