Judiciary Clerk

Maryland Judiciary; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Telework up to 2 days/week

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary in Frederick is seeking a part-time Judiciary Clerk to perform high-volume data entry and case processing across civil, criminal, and traffic dockets in Frederick County Circuit Court.

You will greet the public, provide case status information, prepare case files, issue notices, and maintain filing systems under moderate supervision. A high school diploma and one year of related experience are required; telework may be available up to 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related work experience preferred (court operations/justice/financial services).
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Paralegal/Associates degree or 60 college credits may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists the public and court personnel, answering inquiries and guiding completion of forms.
• Provides case status information by phone, in person, or via email/fax.
• Prepares computerized case files and ensures all documents are complete and accurate.
• Reviews complaints and creates new cases, issues notices, and updates docket information.
• Enters new cases and updates existing case information in court systems.
• Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail to the appropriate section.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree may substitute

Paralegal/Associates degree substitute

Paralegal Certificate may substitute

Tools

Microsoft Office

CourtSmart

Odyssey (MDEC)

CONNECT

Chrome

Internet Explorer

Job description

Location

Frederick County Circuit Court, 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Salary

$25,540

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Civil/Family Services

Closing Date

October 1, 2026

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

Part-Time

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. 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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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, criminal, and traffic court cases in Frederick County Circuit Court. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets and assists the public and court related personnel, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical work.
• Provides information about the status of cases or office procedures to the public and/or court related personnel by telephone, in person or by other forms of communication (email, fax and regular mail).
• Prepares computerized case files and includes that all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures
• Reviews Complaints submitted for required information. Creates new case and issues required notices and summons. Processes and maintains case files by reviewing pleadings, updating docket information, and scanning filing submitted by self-represented litigants.
• Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court’s data systems.
• Reviews, processes, and issues appropriate notices for legal documents such as Court Orders, Complaints, Motions bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers and court dockets.
• Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail to the appropriate section of the court.
• Performs other duties as requested.

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.
• 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.
• 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 judgment 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: input and retrieve information; create training manuals; correspond in writing, etc.
• Printer, copier, scanner and fax machines: for printing notices, distribution of orders and notices
• Time clock: stamp orders and pleadings as being received by the Clerk’s Office
• Telephone: contact and provide information for the public and attorneys

Software And Computer Skills

• Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
• Chrome
• Internet Explorer
• CourtSmart
• CONNECT
• MDEC (Odyssey, Task Manager, File & Serve

Equal Employment 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.