Appeals Clerk

Maryland Judiciary; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

State retirement and pension plans

Job summary

The Recorder's Office within the Appellate Court of Maryland's Clerk's Office seeks an Appeals Clerk to support courtroom operations, recordkeeping, and the handling of briefs and exhibits. You will prepare dockets, supervise audio/visual systems, and assist with electronic filings and transfers to appropriate courts.

Expect responsibilities in session preparation, operation, and post-session processing, with duties including managing docket sheets, testing equipment, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.
• Note: A Bachelors Degree may substitute the required work experience.
• A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
• A Paralegal Certificate May Substitute The Required Work Experience.

Responsibilities

• Session Preparation: Create docket sheets; test Polycom for virtual Courtroom hearings; ensure TriCaster and related equipment function; prepare for Zoom sessions when needed.
• Session Operation: Conduct oral argument checks with attorneys; finalize docket sheets with notes for Judges; operate recording and livestreaming systems to ensure proper transmission.
• Post-Session Operation: Download and edit recordings; prepare session videos for posting; docket attorneys/parties; ensure Judges have correct docketing.
• Receives, dockets, and stores records and briefs; ensures materials uploaded to Westlaw/Lexis; oversees transfer of records as needed.
• Reviews briefs for compliance with rules; prepares deficiency notices; manages transfers and filing.

Skills

Courtroom terminology

Courtroom protocol

Basic English & arithmetic

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree substitution

Paralegal certificate/substitutions

60 college credits substitution

Tools

Tricaster

Live Panel Web

Elemental

IBM Account

CourtSmart

Zoom

Limitimer

Windows Media Player

FileZilla

Content Console

Citrix File Sharing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Appeals Clerk

Division/Department

Clerk's Office

Closing Date

August 24, 2026

Location

Appellate Court of Maryland

361 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401.

Salary

$57,108

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

Full Time/ Hybrid

Benefits

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.

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Main Purpose

The Recorder's Office is within the Appellate Court of Maryland's Clerk's Office, and it consists of a Lead Appeals Clerk and two Appeals Clerks - Recorders. The office is responsible for managing the Court Sessions, including operating all courtroom technology (including timer, livestream, audio recording, remote appearance two-way video) functions as required, and that all proceedings are properly recorded. Additionally, the clerks account for receipt of circuit court records, briefs, and other duties. They also ensure that records, briefs, and related materials are assembled for delivery to the Judges of the Court; and following the conclusion of a case in this Court, they ensure the return of the case record to the proper court, or transfer to the Supreme Court in the event a writ of certiorari is granted.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Courtroom Operations

Session Preparation: Create docket sheets; test Polycom to ensure operability for virtual Courtroom hearings; ensure TriCaster system is functioning for video recording; ensure Lan cable and Ethernet cable are functioning; edit buffers on TriCaster to display case name and numbers on the live stream; perform quality control checks for TriCaster (video and audio recording) and Elemental (livestream) and CourtSmart (digital recording system); check microphone malfunctions, sound levels, camera adjustments, and other audio/visual adjustments; prepare other courtroom functions such as gathering robes for panel members; if oral argument session is to be conducted entirely virtually, create and host Zoom oral argument session.

Session Operation: Conduct oral argument check in with attorneys including; explain courtroom procedures to attorneys; finalize docket sheets with notes for Judges to ensure that argument proceeds smoothly; call court in session; operate TriCaster, Elemental, LivePanel Web, IBM, and CourtSmart to ensure that courtroom proceedings are audio and video recorded and livestreamed on the Maryland Judiciary website; operate Limitimer with pre-set oral argument times collected at oral argument check in.

Post-Session Operation: Download and edit recordings from IBM account or FTP Client; prepare session videos to submit the Government Relations to posting on Appellate Court of Maryland?s oral argument archive; docket attorney/parties presenting oral argument; ensure Judges correctly docketed.

Records/Briefs/Exhibits

Receives, dockets, and stores lower court records. Receives, dockets, and stores briefs, including ensuring that the briefs are uploaded to Westlaw and Lexis using FTP clients (FileZilla and Content console). Ensures that Chambers receive all materials related to assigned cases. Oversees transfer of the record to the Supreme Court if a cert petition is granted, and the transfer of the circuit court once the appeal is fully concluded. Reviews briefs for compliance with the Maryland Rules, prepares deficiency notices when they are not, calculates brief costs, and dockets compliant briefs.

Communication with Chambers/ACM Personnel

Reviews and responds to questions and requests from judge?s chambers and staff attorneys regarding records, briefs and courtroom proceedings. Manages parking for the Judges. Assists in preparation for monthly Judges? Conference, including ensuring that the Polycom is operable to permit Zoom participation as required. Manages incoming and outgoing mail.

Assists with other clerical functions when not assigned to the courtroom.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School or GED

Experience: Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.

Note: A Bachelors Degree may substitute the required work experience.

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

A Paralegal Certificate May Substitute The Required Work Experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Of

Court and legal terminology.

Courtroom protocol and security procedures.

Basic English and arithmetic to include, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Skill In

Operating recording equipment, computer terminals and related software.

Ability To

Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations and knowledge of the jurisdictional courts.

Make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and Judiciary policies and procedures.

Apply various court procedures for assigned courtroom function, in accordance with Courtroom protocols, accurately and effectively.

Utilize appropriate forms.

Follow and process work in accordance with processes, rules, regulations and laws.

Work with significant time constraints and restrictive working conditions.

Understand and carry out complex instructions.

Software And Computer Skills

Tricaster & Live Panel Web (video recording)

Elemental (livestream)

IBM Account

CourtSmart system (audio recording)

Zoom

Limitimer (courtroom timers)

Windows Media Player

FedEx Shipping application

FileZilla

Content Console

Citrix File Sharing

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

MDEC (Odyssey, File & Serve)

Physical Requirements

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 [e-mail] 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 .