Judiciary Clerk Civil

Maryland Judiciary; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 2 days per week

Tuition assistance

State Retirement and Pension plans

Job summary

The Maryland Judiciary is seeking a Judiciary Clerk in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to support civil and family case processing. The role involves handling pleadings, dockets, and public inquiries, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

This regular full-time position offers telework up to 2 days per week where available, plus extensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One 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.

Responsibilities

• Process pleadings, forms, and orders for civil/family cases in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
• Assist the public and attorneys at the counter and by phone with court policies and procedures.
• Prepare new civil/family case files and establish case folders.
• Maintain case docket by entering records of documents and pleadings.
• Index new cases and judgments using computer systems.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma (or GED)

Tools

Odyssey

MDEC- File and Serve

MS Word & Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Civil

Closing Date

November 16, 2026

Location

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
Annapolis, Maryland

Salary

$51,079

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

Regular 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.

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/family cases in Anne Arundel 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.
• Prepares new civil/family case files by reading pleadings, typing initial docket entry, and establishing case file folder for the documents.
• Maintains case docket by entering records of documents/pleadings as they are received using a computer keyboard.
• Assists the public and attorneys by providing information about the status of cases or about Clerk's office procedures both at the counter and by telephone.
• Prepares summonses, writs, bills of costs, etc. via computer system. Index new cases and judgements using a computer keyboard.

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

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

Computer, Cash Register, Fax Machine, Scanner, Printer, Copier, Multi-line telephone.

Software And Computer Skills

Odyssey, MDEC- File and Serve, MS Word & Excel, Type 35 WPM, Outlook.

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 .