Judiciary Clerk

Maryland Judiciary; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 2 days per week

Job summary

The Maryland Judiciary seeks a Judiciary Clerk for the District Court of Maryland for Washington County in Hagerstown. This entry-level clerical role processes case work for criminal and traffic matters, handling public inquiries and ensuring data accuracy in court systems.

Offers include telework up to 2 days/week where appropriate, robust benefits, and a clear path to develop through essential duties, documentation, and front-counter support at the Washington County courthouse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of work experience in court operations or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal/Associates degree may substitute the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Process case filings and updates across criminal and traffic dockets.
• Assist the public, attorneys, and agencies with inquiries and provide court procedure information.
• Enter and update case data in Odyssey and related systems.
• Manage front counter duties, filings, and document scanning.
• Prepare notices, orders, and related court paperwork; maintain accurate records.

Skills

General office practices

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree may substitute experience

Paralegal/Associates degree or 60 college credits may substitute

Job description

Location

District Court of Maryland for Washington County, 36 W. Antietam Street , Hagerstown, MD 21740

Location

District Court of Maryland for Washington County, 36 W. Antietam Street , Hagerstown, MD 21740

Salary

$51,079

Salary

$51,079

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Criminal/Traffic

Closing Date

September 10, 2026

Location

District Court of Maryland for Washington County, 36 W. Antietam Street , Hagerstown, MD 21740

Salary

$51,079

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

Yes

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. 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.

Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)

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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 criminal and traffic courts for Washington County District Court. This position demands that the clerk be constantly attentive to new procedures, changes, errors, and discrepancies in an ongoing effort to achieve 100% accuracy. The incumbent assists the public, police, attorneys, and other agencies with questions regarding criminal and traffic cases and must be able to provide them with information regarding court procedures and policies.

Note

This position is designated as essential personnel and subject to call-in during emergencies and inclement weather.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process new cases, served warrants, and summonses; Accept filings through File & Serve and non-electronic filings; Process bail reviews; Process violation of probation reports.
• Issue warrants and summonses; Update addresses for Defendants; Enter and update related parties.
• Recall warrants; Prepare commitments and releases from commitment.
• Schedule and set trial date for regular trials, preliminary hearings, VOP?s, modifications, sentencings, and dismissals; Prepare notices to State?s Attorney on felony cases.
• Process appeals, including appeal bonds; Process extraditions; Process requests for trial on parking tickets; Process expungements; Process postponement requests as needed.
• Enter writs into Odyssey and prepare manual writs to have Defendants and witnesses transported for court; Enter all Department of Natural Resources, Civil and Municipal Infraction citations and set court dates.
• Accept criminal information, indictments, and jury trials; Close out cases and transmit documents via Workflow Queue; Accept appearances and witnesses.
• Scan processed paperwork.
• Process Domestic Violence and Peace Order cases, including research of prior cases and distribution of orders to involved parties. Prepare the PO/DV docket for court.
• Process Emergency Evaluations.
• Respond to inquiries by phone, front counter and mail regarding criminal and traffic cases, court policies, and filing procedures.
• Provide case numbers, court dates, charge information, fine amounts, bond amounts, answers to motions or requests, etc.
• Receive last-minute phone postponement requests.
• Receive filings and paperwork at front counter.
• Assist individuals using public access computer (Case Search/MDEC Kiosk).
• Assist individuals with inquiries regarding criminal and motor vehicle cases, court policies, filing procedures.
• Print payment pages for payments of fines and/or costs.
• Pull, file and scan pending, closed, warrant cases and pleadings.
• Forward paperwork for criminal/traffic cases to other courts for processing.
• Respond by notice or memorandum to individuals requesting additional information.
• Pull case file(s) and make requested copies.
• Process requests for copies.
• Process returned mail.
• Strip files each year.
• Correct commissioner errors.

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

• 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.
• Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
• Typing on a personal computer.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• 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