Remote Civil Clerk, District Court

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Telework up to 2 days/week

State retirement and pension plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary in Frederick, MD seeks a Judiciary Clerk to handle civil cases, landlord/tenant matters, and special proceedings from filing through close. The role requires attention to detail, strong customer service, and accurate data entry, with the public-facing counter and phone support as core duties.

The position is full-time, on-site in Frederick, with a comprehensive benefits package. Telework up to two days per week may be available based on job function and approval.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of work experience, preferably in court operations or related fields.
• A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute the required work experience.
• Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Process post-judgment filings and prepare notices.
• Answer telephone and counter inquiries; guide public to proper actions.
• Enter new civil complaints and process cases through file and serve, including service transmissions.
• Prepare trial dockets, verify proceedings, and post docket activity.
• Back up cashier duties and handle payments for various filings.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Odyssey Case Management System

File & Serve

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Windows

Job description

Maryland Judiciary in Frederick, MD seeks a Judiciary Clerk to handle civil cases, landlord/tenant matters, and special proceedings from filing through close. The role requires attention to detail, strong customer service, and accurate data entry, with the public-facing counter and phone support as core duties.

The position is full-time, on-site in Frederick, with a comprehensive benefits package. Telework up to two days per week may be available based on job function and approval.