Data Entry Operator

Maryland Judiciary; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Maryland Judiciary in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Data Entry Operator to manage data entry for traffic citations and related requests in the Traffic Processing Center using Enterprise Justice. The role requires accuracy and confidentiality in processing sensitive information.

You will verify batch totals, open returned mail, enter bench times, and update records across the district courts. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of work experience.
• Bachelors or paralegal-related substitution may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enter traffic citations into Enterprise Justice and verify batch totals.
• Open returned/undeliverable mail and enter them into the system.
• Enter bench times and refunds for traffic citations.
• Maintain accurate filing and communicate with court staff.

Skills

Typing proficiency

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type Fulltime

Job Title Data Entry Operator

Division/Department District Court Headquarters

Operations, Traffic Process Center (TPC)

Closing Date October 20, 2026

Location Annapolis, MD 21401

Salary $44,906

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

At Will No

Position Type Fulltime

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 Of The Job

The Data Entry Operator is responsible for the data entry of manual traffic citations, returned mail, and requests for trial/waiver hearings into Enterprise Justice for the Maryland District Court Headquarters, in the Traffic Processing Center.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Enters traffic citations into Enterprise Justice based on jurisdiction were issued and verify the batch total is correct. Time date stamping, opening mail for trial/waiver requests, and data entry into Enterprise Justice based on jurisdiction where issued. Mailing completed requests to the appropriate District Court.
• Opens returned/undeliverable mail, batch scans, and enters them into Enterprise Justice.
• Enters Bench Times into system.
• Enters refunds on traffic citations from Mainframe jurisdictions into the system.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year of work experience.

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, and Abilities

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

• Typing on a personal computer.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Filing alphabetically or numerically

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 judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation. Decipher handwriting.

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 [e-mail].

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 .