Judiciary Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

State retirement and pension plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary is seeking a Judiciary Clerk in the Traffic division at Baltimore County District Court in Towson, MD. The role focuses on processing traffic and criminal work, assisting the public and legal professionals, and maintaining accurate records using Odyssey and File and Serve.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with 1 year of related work experience; a Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate may substitute experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of work experience in court operations or related field.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute the required work experience.
• A Paralegal certificate or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process criminal/traffic work received through File and Serve.
• Review and scan paperwork in Odyssey and file scans as required.
• Assist the public, attorneys, and court personnel by phone or in person.
• Handle daily criminal/traffic reports and maintain schedules.
• Cross-train in civil, rent, DV, criminal and traffic areas.

Skills

Office procedures

Typing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree substitute allowed

Paralegal certificate substitute allowed

Tools

Odyssey

File and Serve

Secured case search

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Baltimore County District Court, 120 E. Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21286

Salary

$51,079

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Traffic

Closing Date

August 30,2026

Location

Baltimore County District Court, 120 E. Chesapeake Ave., Towson, MD 21286

Salary

$51,079

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

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.

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Essential Job Functions

This position is responsible for specialized clerical work at the beginning levels in the traffic section for the Baltimore County District Court. It requires that all essential duties assigned be performed in an accurate and prompt manner. The position received moderate supervision after the initial training period and orientation. While this position will have specific and measured assigned duties the employee will be expected to perform.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Enters and process all criminal/traffic work received through File and Serve, over the counter.
• Reviews and scan all paperwork in Odyssey after processing and scan files in from commissioners and for upcoming trial dates to be available for court. Sort, file, and scan various documents and files in accordance with MDEC procedures.
• Assists the public, attorneys, police agencies, State's Attorney's, Public Defender's, court personnel by phone and/or in person with questions regarding cases.
• Work criminal/traffic reports on a daily basis.
• Enters in officer schedules in officer portal.
• Customer service in person and on the phone to answer questions and help resolve issues
• And concerns.
• Cross trains and assists in all areas and departments such as civil, rent, DV, criminal and traffic.
• All other duties as 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.

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 judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
• V erify scanned documents from other co-workers

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

Personal computer, DV office, Odyssey, Secured case search, File and Serve, Task Manager, Microsoft Suites

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 .