Judiciary Clerk Civil

Maryland Judiciary; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Continuing education programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary is seeking a Judiciary Clerk in Carroll County Circuit Court, Westminster, MD. The role focuses on clerical case processing, high-volume data entry for civil and family cases, and assisting the public with court forms and policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant work experience, with substitutions allowed for degrees or additional credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
• 1 year of work experience, preferably in court operations or related fields.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and case processing for civil and family cases.
• Greet and assist the public and court personnel, respond to inquiries about forms and procedures.
• Process various clerical tasks including traffic or civil cases, foreclosures, garnishments, and other filings.
• Review and process legal documents such as warrants, subpoenas, summons, and court dockets.
• Enter new cases and update case information in court data systems.
• Receive, account for, and disburse monies for fines and court costs using a cash register.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MDEC Odyssey

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Civil

Closing Date

October 20, 2026

Location

Carroll County Circuit Court

Westminster, Maryland

Salary

$51,079

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

Regular Full time

Benefits

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.

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Essential Job Functions

The Judiciary Clerk is a clerical position preforming case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types to include, but not limited to civil and family cases for Carroll County Circuit Court.

Greets and assists the general public and court related personnel, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures.

Performs a variety of clerical work which may include traffic or civil cases, foreclosures, breach of contracts, garnishments, and other cases filed

Reviews and processes legal documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers and court dockets

Processes new cases and sends them out for service of legal process via the Sheriff's Office, private process, or certified mail.

Greets and assists the general public and court related personal, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures.

Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court's data systems

Provides information about the status of cases or office procedures.

Receives, enters, and accounts for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register

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.

Knowledge

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

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, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Use and maintain numerical filing system to locate files, until all cases are completely scanned.

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 judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

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

Personal computer, scanner, copy machine, cash register and credit card machine.

Software And Computer Skills

MDEC Odyssey, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook.

Equal 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 .