Lead Judiciary Clerk

Maryland Judiciary; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; 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

Employee assistance programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Job summary

The Maryland Judiciary seeks a Lead Judiciary Clerk at the Baltimore City Circuit Court to support Civil and Criminal Assignment operations. This role acts as a backup supervisor, trains staff, and helps manage dockets, hearings, and trials per court protocols.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. The position requires 2 years of relevant experience (including at least 1 year as a Judiciary Clerk) and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of work experience including one year as a Judiciary Clerk.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute one year of experience.
• Paralegal credentials may substitute one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day Civil and Criminal Assignment operations.
• Onboard and mentor new staff on SOPs.
• Provide coverage for Civil Postponement Courts and Peace Order hearings as needed.
• Schedule matters and dockets per court protocols.
• Review and send daily civil docket data to senior staff and judges.
• Assist with scheduling in Enterprise Justice (MDEC) for upcoming calendar year.
• Maintain and adjust Excel-based court statistics and assignment spreadsheets.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Typing

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitute (1 yr)

Paralegal certificate substitute (1 yr)

Bachelor's degree substitute (1 yr)

Tools

Enterprise Justice (MDEC)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Lead Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department: Assignment Division

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

Location: Baltimore City Circuit Court, 100 North Calvert Street, Mitchell Court House, Baltimore MD 21202

Salary: $57,964

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

At Will: No

Position Type: 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.

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Main Purpose

The Lead Judiciary Clerk assists the Supervisor in the Civil Assignment and Criminal Assignment offices in Baltimore City Circuit. It serves as back up for the Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the division and steps in to assume the Supervisor’s duties in the case of absence. In addition, this position provides basic training and monitors the work of subordinates.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of both Civil and Criminal Assignment activities
• On boards new staff members and provides guidance for all standard operating procedures
• Provides coverage in the Civil Postponement Courts. Provides coverage in Peace Order Hearings as needed when the Differentiated Case Management Coordinator is unavailable
• Schedules Fast Track, Chambers/all motions, and Guardianship matters, Show Cause Hearings, as well as Pre-Trial Conference Hearings, and Trials in accordance with established court protocols. Schedules requested Civil matters on Judges Dockets. Schedules District Court Appeal Cases, Jury Trial Prayers, Bail reviews and Part 46/Part 47 Felony/Misdemeanor Reception Dockets
• Reviews and sends daily civil docket data to the Administrative Judge, Judges in charge of civil and criminal cases as well as The Clerk of Court. Review and send Civil Final Assignment to Judge in charge of Civil and Courtroom Clerk’s Division Management Team.
• Assists DCM Coordinator with adding Sessions in Enterprise Justice (MDEC) for the next calendar year.
• Reviews Pre-Trial, Civil Trial, Excel spreadsheets and makes statistical adjustments for maintaining established court protocols, as well as DCM Fast Track and current Trial Screening Assignment spreadsheet.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience: Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year as a Judiciary Clerk, in court operations, in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.

A Bachelors Degree may substitute one (1) year of required work experience.

A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute one (1) year of required work experience.

A Paralegal Certificate may substitute one (1) year of required work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Job related terminology, codes, comments, notations, orders, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s).
• 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.
• Active listening, empathy, problem solving, and communication.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Typing on a personal computer.

Ability To

• Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
• 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.
• Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and direction to others in a polite and efficient manner.
• Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
• Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
• Apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, subordinates, superiors, and/or the general public.
• Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills.

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.