Judiciary Clerk

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Civil

Closing Date

March 28,2025

Location

Baltimore County District Court, 1 Rolling Cross Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

Salary

$49,825

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Financial Disclosure

Yes

At Will

No

Position Type

FT

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)

About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov)

Salary Range 2025

Essential Job Functions

This is an entry level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for the Civil Department of the Baltimore County District Court. Duties include processing return of services, motions, and judgements. Preparing docket sheets, scheduling cases, and issuing summonses. Responsible for assisting the public, attorneys, and other government personnel in person and over the telephone with questions regarding court policy and procedure.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Processes incoming civil tasks from the civil task queues such as service returns, civil judgments, and motions. Sends motions to chambers for ruling by judge, enters judge?s ruling and notifies parties of outcome. Schedules cases on court?s calendar. Prepares and enters civil judgment docket sheets. Issues summonses in civil cases.

Greets and assists the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel at the counter and over the phone with questions regarding court policy and procedure. Assists the public with completing court forms. Accepts and enters over-the-counter filings and forwards to the appropriate department for processing.

Reviews and processes daily incoming civil mail. Enters and scans filings into court?s case management database and routes to appropriate department for processing.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience

One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.

Note

A bachelor?s degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

Knowledge Of

General office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.

Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Skill In

Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

Typing on a personal computer.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability To

Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.

Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.

Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions and protocols for any given assignment.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Exercise independent judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work . Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equipment, Machinery And Tools

Personal computer, scanner, copier, calculator, telephone.

Software And Computer Skills

MDEC, Adobe, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), DV Office.

Selection Process

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status , physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [email protected] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation .

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Civil

Closing Date

March 28,2025

Location

Baltimore County District Court, 1 Rolling Cross Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

Salary

$49,825

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Financial Disclosure

Yes

At Will

No

Position Type

FT

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)

About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov)

Salary Range 2025

Essential Job Functions

This is an entry level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for the Civil Department of the Baltimore County District Court. Duties include processing return of services, motions, and judgements. Preparing docket sheets, scheduling cases, and issuing summonses. Responsible for assisting the public, attorneys, and other government personnel in person and over the telephone with questions regarding court policy and procedure.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Processes incoming civil tasks from the civil task queues such as service returns, civil judgments, and motions. Sends motions to chambers for ruling by judge, enters judge?s ruling and notifies parties of outcome. Schedules cases on court?s calendar. Prepares and enters civil judgment docket sheets. Issues summonses in civil cases.

Greets and assists the public, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel at the counter and over the phone with questions regarding court policy and procedure. Assists the public with completing court forms. Accepts and enters over-the-counter filings and forwards to the appropriate department for processing.

Reviews and processes daily incoming civil mail. Enters and scans filings into court?s case management database and routes to appropriate department for processing.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience

One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.

Note

A bachelor?s degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

Knowledge Of

General office practices, procedures, and equipment.

Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.

Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Skill In

Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.

Typing on a personal computer.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability To

Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.

Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.

Understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.

Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.

Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions and protocols for any given assignment.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Exercise independent judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work . Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equipment, Machinery And Tools

Personal computer, scanner, copier, calculator, telephone.

Software And Computer Skills

MDEC, Adobe, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), DV Office.

Selection Process

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status , physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [email protected] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation .