Judiciary Clerk

Maryland Judiciary; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Continuing education programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Telework up to 2 days per week

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary seeks a Judiciary Clerk in the Civil division to handle civil filings, pleadings, and forms in Baltimore County Circuit Court. The role includes counter and telephone assistance, document processing, and docketing duties with attention to court procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and about one year of related experience; substitutions by a bachelor’s degree or paralegal credentials are allowed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• One year of work experience, preferably in court operations or related fields.
• A Bachelor's degree or Paralegal credentials can substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Open civil filings and manage docketing and service of process.
• Assist the public and attorneys at counter and by phone with policies and forms.
• Process motions and filings; ensure documents comply with procedures.
• Support filing, scanning, and archival of court documents per procedures.
• Handle landlord-tenant filings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General office practices

Legal forms knowledge

Basic English/arithmetic

Customer service

Typing

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Odyssey

Job description

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Civil

Closing Date

August 25, 2026

Location

Baltimore County District Court

Salary

$51,079

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

FT

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 to include processing all pleadings, forms, and orders pertaining to civil cases in Baltimore County Circuit Court. Assisting the public and attorneys at the counter and via telephone by providing information regarding court policies and procedures and assisting with proper completion of various court related forms.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Opens and accepts civil filings through file and serve that are civil pretrial and post judgment related. This includes but not limited to sending back deficient filings, tasking work to appropriate queues, and editing documents received.
• Processes all motions and filings and ensures all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures. Enter service, compose civil dockets and affidavit judgments. Process all other requests that a pretrial and post judgment related
• Assists the public, attorneys, and court personnel in person or on the phone responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and provides information regarding court policies and procedures.
• Reviews and processes all other civil documents. Performs other essential functions as required and sort, file, and scan various documents and files in accordance with MDEC procedures.
• Receives and process all landlord tenant filings that are filed in person and through File and Serve.
• All other duties assigned.

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 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.
• Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, database software, copier/fax machine, computerized cash register, etc.

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

Fax machine, computer equipment, telephone, copier, scanner.

Software And Computer Skills

Microsoft Suites, Odyssey, personal computer knowledge

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].

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 .