Jury Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Continuing education programs

State retirement and pension plans

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary in Baltimore City is seeking a Jury Clerk to manage clerical and customer service tasks, coordinate jurors, handle data entry, and support jury operations in the courts.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and juror-related procedures; the position offers comprehensive benefits and a stable state employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma (or GED).
• Experience: 1 year of work experience, preferably in court operations or related fields.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required work experience.
• A Paralegal/associate’s degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
• A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves and sorts incoming mail and files documents.
• Responds to juror questions about jury service.
• Estimates juror qualification status under guidance.
• Escorts jury panels between courthouses.
• Prepares strike sheets and juror profiles for court use.
• Performs juror payroll tasks and reconciliations.
• Registers and greets jurors at daily intake.
• Monitors jury assembly room cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Cash handling

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Next Generation (Jury+) System

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Jury+ Imaging

EC Phone System

Job description

Position Type

Fulltime

Job Title

Jury Clerk

Division/Department

Jury

Closing Date

September 11, 2026

Location

Baltimore City Circuit Court
100 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202

Salary

$51,079

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

Fulltime

Benefits

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.

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Financial Disclosure

As a state employee, you may be required to file an annual Financial Disclosure with the State Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will be notified by the Judiciary Human Resources Division and must file within 30 days of employment and no later than April 30th of each subsequent calendar year.

Essential Job Functions

The Jury Clerk performs clerical and customer service work while coordinating and preparing jurors for jury selection. This position is responsible for filing, data entry of paperwork, answering questions, and maintaining order within the jury assembly rooms.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Retrieves and sorts incoming mail. Scans and files mail once entered in the Next Generation (Jury+) system. Answers the telephone to respond to juror questions and inquiries regarding jury service. Determines qualification status of jurors according to law, policy and procedures from the Jury Judge or the Jury Commissioner.
• Escorts jury panels between Mitchell Courthouse, Courthouse East, and War Memorial.
• Assigns jurors to panels and creates strike sheets and juror profiles for the courtroom.
• Performs juror payroll tasks, reconciliation, and balance of jury fund work. Reports directly to jury commissioner regarding any discrepancies or errors on paperwork.
• Registers, greets and/or pays jurors during daily morning registration process. Recites orientation script and other necessary announcements using audio equipment.
• Monitors cleanliness, safety and organization of the jury assembly rooms. Notifies Management of any pertinent housekeeping or repair requests.

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 for the required work experience.
• A Paralegal/associate?s degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
• A Paralegal Certificate May Substitute The Required Work Experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge Of:
  • Legal terminology and court procedures, policies, and forms.
  • General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Personal computers and software to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill In:
  • Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
  • Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Typing on a personal computer.
  • Cashier duties/cash handling.
• Ability To:
  • Learn and apply job-related terminology, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations in order to define problems, collect and record data, appropriately complete forms, determine and document juror qualification status, and prepare and issue appropriate notifications.
  • Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with jurors, judges, the public, police agencies, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
  • Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
  • Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Use A/V Equipment.

Physical Requirements

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment, Machinery And Tools

• Personal computer: Data entry, internet searches
• Self-Check-In Kiosk
• Mail Opener
• A/V System: Provide announcements, display video/text
• Money counter: Count cash
• Desk Scanner: Scan documents
• Flag: Hold flag upright during emergency evacuation
• Telephone: Call center/Incoming and Outgoing calls
• Fax Machine/Photocopier: Send and receive documents, copy paperwork in color/B&W

Software And Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook
• Next Generation (Jury+) System
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Jury+ Imaging: Singularity Module and OCR
• EC Phone System

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.