Judiciary Clerk

Maryland Judiciary; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

State retirement and pension plans

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary seeks a Judiciary Clerk to perform high-volume data entry and case-processing for Baltimore City Circuit Court. The role covers civil and criminal dockets, scheduling, and related reporting duties.

The position emphasizes reliability, accuracy, and professional interaction with judges, attorneys, and the public, with opportunities for telework up to two days per week depending on function.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college credits or paralegal degree may substitute.
• Experience in court operations or related fields preferred.
• Ability to operate standard office software and court systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule civil/criminal matters using Odyssey calendar for multiple judges.
• Review Coram Nobis and post-conviction pleadings and prepare reports.
• Communicate with attorneys and the public to provide directions and information.
• Assist with docket processing, statistics, and hearing notices.

Skills

Typing

Customer service

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal/associate degree substitution

60 college credits substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Odyssey

SharePoint

Teams / Zoom for Government

Job description

Position Type

Fulltime

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Assignment

Closing Date

October 16, 2026

Location

Baltimore City Circuit Court

100 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202

Salary

$51,079

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. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

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Financial Disclosure

As a state employee, you may be required to file an annual Financial Disclosure with the State Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will be notified by the Judiciary Human Resources Division and must file within 30 days of employment and no later than April 30th of each subsequent calendar year.

Essential Job Functions

The Judiciary Clerk is an entry‑level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily, which entails a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types to include, but not limited to, civil and criminal court cases for Baltimore City Circuit Court. This position may be present in Court for the purpose of reassignment duties - scheduling or re‑scheduling cases.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Scheduling Civil/Criminal matters utilizing Odyssey?s calendar for over thirty-five (including senior) Judges, postponing and rescheduling matters.
• Reviewing and scheduling Coram Nobis and post-conviction pleadings tasked from the Criminal Division. Preparing Coram Nobis and post-conviction reports.
• Communicating daily with the Attorneys and members of the public, assisting them with directions to the various courtrooms in both courthouses; in‑person and over the telephone.
• Assisting with answering scheduling questions for Attorneys and the public concerning dockets and cases. Assisting with the preparation of statistics for Civil/Criminal case activities.
• Generating hearing notices, mailing Criminal Summons, processing daily Criminal /Civil Docket, processing Change of Docket Request Forms, scheduling violation of probation cases, scheduling post-Conviction matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required work experience.
• A Paralegal/associate’s degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

Note

A bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required work experience.

A Paralegal/associate’s 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

• 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

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.

Equipment, Machinery And Tools

Computer, telephone, copier machine, and fax machine.

Software And Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint; Odyssey, Open Edge, Teams and Zoom for Government communication.

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.

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 .