Judiciary Clerk
Maryland Judiciary
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Job summary
Maryland Judiciary in Towson, MD is seeking a Judiciary Clerk to support the Family division by preparing filings, handling case intake, and assisting the public with court procedures.
The role requires organization, basic math, and strong communication as you process documents, cash receipts, and schedule-related tasks. Telework up to two days per week may be available depending on job function.
Qualifications
- Read and apply job terminology, codes and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Check-in and process new cases, pleadings and orders; e-serve or mail copies.
- Open and sort mail; scan documents into filing system.
- Issue and submit publications to local newspapers; issue writs.
- Process monetary judgments and court fees; cashier duties.
- Assist attorneys and self-represented litigants; provide information on procedures.
- Direct customers to related counties or state agencies for assistance.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Circuit Court for Baltimore County, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, MD 21204
$51,079
Judiciary Clerk
Family
November 19, 2026
Circuit Court for Baltimore County, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, MD 21204
$51,079
Non-Exempt
No
Full-Time
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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Process and maintain Family Law case files by typing docket information, reviewing, and entering pleadings and orders, preparing summonses and writs, and indexing new cases and judgments.
Assist the public and attorneys by providing information about the status of cases or Clerk’s Office procedures both at the counter and by telephone.
Perform cashiering tasks related to filing and Court fees in Family Law cases.
- Check-in and process new cases, pleadings and orders signed by Judges; e-serve and/or mail copies of signed orders.
- Open and sort mail.
- Scan documents into an electronic filing system.
- Issue and submit publications to local newspapers.
- Issue summonses and writs.
- Process monetary judgments and issue writs of garnishments and executions on them.
- Submit orders to Judges at appropriate time.
- Forward copies of Name Change Petitions to the Police Department’s Intelligence Unit.
- Issue Body Attachments.
- Complete appropriate sections of Report of Absolute Divorce or Annulment of Marriage and submit to the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- Issue bills for attorneys and litigants for open costs.
- Process Modifications and Contempts as post-judgment activities.
- Process Family Magistrates Reports and conclude calendar events.
- Review documents and seal items as necessary.
- Task cases to necessary divisions.
- Calculate appropriate filing and court-related fees and process payments received.
- Perform Cashier duties, posting checks and cash to appropriate accounts.
- Assist attorneys and Self-Represented Litigants in filings, understand Court procedures, and provide information regarding Court fees.
- Process bails in Family Law matters.
- Answer telephone calls and assist the public accordingly.
- Assist the public and attorneys with Chambers Judge matters.
- Be resourceful enough to answer questions of Self-Represented Litigants without giving legal advice.
- Direct customers to other related counties and/or state agencies who could further assist them. Check open Court costs for customers.
- Mail requested information to public.
- Double-check work received at window before accepting for filing.
- Direct Self-Represented Litigants to Judiciary website to obtain needed Self-Represented Litigant forms and instructions.
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 Of
Reading and applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws as required to exercise judgment in their interpretation and application.
Defining problems, collecting and recording data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, applying common sense understanding and making decisions based on knowledge and experience to solve problems in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Researching and locating records including differentiating colors used in office filing systems and comprehending and performing numeric sorting and placement of up to 11 alphanumeric characters.
Skill In
Operating a personal computer and/or laptop to perform basic data entry error-free and use a desktop scanner and printer.
Operating a multiple line telephone and answering incoming telephone calls in a respectful and professional manner; repeating information in the correct text it was given.
Operating a copier to make copies, fax documents and scan documents to email.
Performing basic math including the ability to count money, make change and operate a computerized cash register.
Ability To
Communicate verbally and in writing utilizing proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling in an effective, patient, and tactful manner with internal and external customers, including co-workers.
Listen to verbal instructions and/or review written instructions to fulfill requests and complete various tasks.
Articulate directions, instructions and information in a group or a one-on-one setting to Attorneys, Defendants, Judges, Court staff and other Court agencies using proper word tense and annotation.
Multi-task by organizing, setting priorities, focusing, and concentrating to simultaneously process work and responsibilities error-free within considerable time constraints and in an environment with continuous interruptions; make corrections as needed.
Read and interpret comments, notations, and orders, record essential information, and initiate appropriate course of action.
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Personal computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, desktop scanner, printer for everyday work
- Multi-Line Telephone to answer incoming calls and place outgoing calls.
- Copier / Fax / Scanner
- Date/Time Stamper
- Rolling Cart to distribute items (equipment, file folders, mail) to other locations.
- Paper Cutter
- Shredder
- Stapler
- Laminating Machine
- Electronic Seal Embosser
- Soy-based Ink Pads
- Labels, Stickers, etc.
- Hole Puncher
- Scissors
- Cash Register and Validator
- Credit Card Machine
- Microfilm Reader
- Document Folding Machine
- Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook for email communications and calendar schedules
- Web Browser such as Microsoft Edge and/or Google Chrome
- Oracle PeopleSoft for CONNECT Timekeeping and HR processes.
- MDEC (Maryland Electronic Courts) system for Court Case Management (includes Enterprise Justice, File & Serve, and Task Manager)
- Microsoft Teams for virtual meetings, training
- Zoom for Government for virtual meetings, training
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 ADA@mdcourts.gov 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 .
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