Judiciary Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

paid time off

paid holidays

tuition assistance

continuing education programs

employee assistance programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Telework, up to 2 days per week, may也

Telework, up to 2 days per week, may也

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary in Towson, MD is seeking a Judiciary Clerk in the Criminal Division to support case processing, filings, expungements, and court operations.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and one year in court operations; light telework may be available. Duties include document scanning, case management, and public assistance in person or by phone.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of work experience in court operations or related fields preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal substitute may substitute the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive criminal charges from District Court, Grand Jury, and State's Attorney's Office.
• Initiate case file, enter case information, and scan documents into the Electronic Case Management System.
• Process orders, warrants, and court documents; assist expungement petitions and related hearings.
• Review cases for closure, process court costs, and ensure accurate case security.
• Assist the public with inquiries by phone, in person, or email; support attorneys and self-represented litigants.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office 365

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Location

Circuit Court for Baltimore County, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, MD 21204.

Salary

$51,079

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Criminal

Closing Date

September 26,2026

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

FT

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition assistance
• continuing education programs
• employee assistance programs
• 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.

Links

Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)

About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov)

salaryrangesfy27.pdf

Essential Job Functions

• Receive criminal charges from the District Court, Grand Jury, and State?s Attorney?s Office.
• Initiate case file, enter case information, and scan documents into Electronic Case Management System.
• Receive electronic documents filed in File and Serve, as well as Court orders and documents from Judges, through Task Manager and process them in the Electronic Case Management System.
• Review cases at the conclusion of the case and process case closure tasks so the information can be sent electronically to CJIS.
• Promptly process and distribute warrants and body attachments.
• Create invoices, assess and/or collect court costs.
• Process bails, administer oaths and promptly prepare forms for release of incarcerated individual s.
• Accept and process Petitions for Expungement including hearings and order processing.
• Ensure accurate case security and integrity resulting from Petition for Expungement outcome.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Initiate new cases by receiving charging documents from District Court, Grand Jury, and State?s Attorney?s Office.
• Review and process mail and electronic case filings. Qualify all filings for acceptance or rejection pursuant to applicable rules and policies. Forward information to the Judge?s queue for review and/or parties or other court agencies.
• Read and interpret Court orders to determine appropriate Clerk actions. Process and distribute all Court orders to the appropriate parties and agencies.
• Review criminal cases for closure, including review of bonds, open costs, recalling warrants, releasing registry money to appropriate party, review and update juvenile case security when appropriate.
• Send transmittals to District Court or other circuit courts.
• Issue subpoenas and warrants, ensuring bond status is updated.
• Release warrants when appropriate.
• Process monetary judgments and issue writs of garnishments and executions.
• Scan paper pleadings to electronic case management system.
• Review documents to redact and seal items as necessary.
• Receive preliminaries from District Court, update information in Circuit Court case with current bail information and any changes to the case.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Accept and process Petitions for Expungement.
• Initiate Clerk Service of Petitions for Expungement.
• Process orders for expungement hearing outcomes.
• Generate Expungement Certificates of Compliance and serve agencies; accept and process signed expungement compliances returned to the court.
• Review Financials to clear court fees and costs.
• Process Stays Pending Appeals.
• Ensure accurate case security and integrity resulting from Petition for Expungement outcome.
• Scan paper pleadings to electronic case management system.
• Perform redactions as required.
• Process Unit Charge Removals.
• Assist the public with respect to the expungement process.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist the public, support agencies, Judges, Court staff and self-represented litigants with questions concerning criminal cases via telephone, in person, through mail, and email.
• Assist attorneys and self-represented litigants in filings and understanding court procedures.
• Answer phone calls and assist public accordingly.
• 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.
• Record and verify bail information on appropriate documents. Administer oaths to Defendants and surety. Promptly prepare release of incarcerated individual forms for their release.
• Mail requested information to public.
• Double-check work received at customer service window before accepting for filing.
• Direct self-represented litigants to Judiciary website to obtain needed forms and instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Initiate, process and cancel traffic violation payment plans when appropriate.
• Calculate appropriate filing and court-related fees and process payments received.
• Perform Cashier duties, posting checks and cash to appropriate accounts.
• Process Bond Forfeitures and Update Bond tab when appropriate.
• Check open Court costs for customers.
• 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

Note

A Bachelor?s Degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute for the required work experience.

A Paralegal Certificate May Substitute The Required Work Experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

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 answer incoming telephone calls in a respectful and professional manner; repeat information in the correct text it was given.

Operating a copier to make copies and a scanner to scan documents to electronic cases and email.

Scanning paper files into Enterprise Justice for future hearing dates and to create an electronic record.

Performing basic mathematical skills, including the ability to count money, make change, write bills, 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, Magistrates, 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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Equipment, Machinery And Tools

• Personal computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, desktop scanner, printer for everyday work
• Telephone to answer incoming calls and place outgoing calls.
• Copier / Scanner
• Date/Time Stamper
• Calculator and/or Adding Machine
• Rolling Cart to distribute items (equipment and mail) to other locations.
• Paper Cutter
• Laminating Machine
• Electronic Embosser
• Soy-based Ink Pads
• Labels, Stickers, etc.
• Cash Register
• Credit Card Machine
• Scissors
• Document Folding Machine

Software And Computer Skills

• Windows
• Microsoft Office 365 including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook for email communications and calendar

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 .