Judiciary Clerk Landlord Tenant

Maryland Judiciary; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Judiciary seeks a Judiciary Clerk for the Prince George's County District Court. This entry-level position entails daily case processing duties and responsibilities in landlord-tenant cases, ensuring efficient data entry and public service. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and experience in court operations, demonstrating accuracy and excellent customer service skills within a supportive state judiciary environment.

Benefits

Generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance and continuing education programs

Employee assistance programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Telework eligibility (1 day per week)

Qualifications

• One year of experience, preferably in court operations or criminal justice, legal or financial services.
• A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.
• Using and maintaining a numerical filing system.

Responsibilities

• Processing case duties and responsibilities daily, including high-volume data entry.
• Assisting with entering return of service and scheduling new filings.
• Answering questions from Judges, attorneys, and the public.

Skills

Customer service

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MDEC

Job description

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Landlord Tenant

Closing Date

June 29, 2025

Location

Prince George's County District Court

Hyattsville, Maryland

Salary

$49,825

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Financial Disclosure

No

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, 1 day 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 Duties And Responsibilities

This is an entry level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which may entail a high volume of data entry work. The incumbent of this position is responsible for processing the finished docket and entering judgments in the Landlord and Tenant e-filing system. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with entering return of service as well as scheduling new L&T filings in the e-filing system. Other duties include answering questions from Judges, attorneys, the sheriff's department, and the general public regarding landlord/tenant cases.

Separate dockets to ensure uniformity in entering in the e-filing system. Enter the dispositions/judgements into the system. Perform filing duties, answer phones, and assist customers at the counter. Assist with scheduling new case L&T filings. Assist with locating case files and/or paperwork for courtrooms.

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.

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

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 or laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, telephone, certified mail machine ? all equipment used daily in the performance of data entry, case processing, and customer service requirements.

Software And Computer Skills

MDEC, Outlook, File & Service, Microsoft Office.

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 .