Senior Judiciary Clerk Juvenile Criminal

Maryland Judiciary; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; 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 program

State retirement plan

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary seeks a Senior Judiciary Clerk in Leonardtown, MD, responsible for hybrid clerical work and courtroom support in juvenile and criminal matters. The role includes processing filings, issuing orders, and recording proceedings, with strong emphasis on customer service and accuracy.

The position offers full-time hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth through training and continued education.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma (or GED).
• Experience: Two years in court operations or related fields; one year in court operations or criminal justice, parole/probation, legal or financial services.
• Note: A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute the required work experience.
• Knowledge: Paralegal Certificate may substitute required experience.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid clerical duties: perform Judiciary Clerk and Courtroom Clerk tasks.
• Process filings, pleadings, and court documents and issue orders, subpoenas, and summonses.
• Record court proceedings and handle cashiering and fee processing with a computer-based system.
• Assist with juvenile cases; cross-trained in criminal cases and provide customer service to public, attorneys, and agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Typing

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitute

Tools

Odyssey

File/Serve

Outlook

Mainframe

Judiciary Case Search

Microsoft Office

Cash Register

Court Smart

DV Office

Job description

Job Title

Senior Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Juvenile/Criminal

Closing Date

September 27, 2026

Location

St. Mary?s County Circuit Court Leonardtown, Maryland

Salary

$57,108

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.

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Essential Job Functions

The Senior Judiciary Clerk is a hybrid clerical position, performing both Judiciary Clerk and Courtroom clerk duties, including preparing new cases; reviewing and processing pleadings; issuing orders, summonses, and subpoenas; and recording proceedings of court activities. Performs cashiering duties and processes fees utilizing a computerized cash register. The incumbent?s primary focus will be on juvenile cases but will be cross trained in criminal cases. Provides customer service by assisting customers, attorneys, and court related agencies. Answers questions and explain procedures in person and by telephone in a professional manner adhering to office guidelines and policies.

Receive filings/new cases; review and process documents as presented at the counter or through File & Serve; ensure filing meets requirements of rules and fees associated with filing; send documents out for service of legal process via Sheriff?s Office, private process or certified mail. Distribute filings to appropriate desk/queue.

Perform duties of a Courtroom Clerk, as needed, to assist judges and magistrates; record proceedings of court activities; prepare necessary forms/paperwork; enter case dispositions, judgements, postponements, fines and costs awarded by the Judge in the court?s management system.

Review and process documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitments, and orders in accordance with established court procedures.

Greet and assist the general public and court related personnel. Answer inquiries from the public and provide information about the status of cases, judicial procedures, and hearing dates within the office guidelines.

Receive, enter, and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Experience: Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year 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.

Apply various court procedures accurately and effectively for assigned courtroom in accordance with courtroom protocols. Maintain confidentiality of documents filed as well as matters heard in court.

Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.

Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

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

Multi-task, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Pay attention to detail.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the public.

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 for data entry and to access email.
• Desk scanner to scan documents.
• Telephone for incoming and outgoing calls.
• Fax Machine/Photocopier to send and receive documents, copy paperwork.
• Adding machine.
• Computerized Cash Register for processing payments.

Software And Computer Skills

• Odyssey and File/Serve Programs.
• Outlook.
• Court Instant Messaging.
• Mainframe.
• Judiciary Case Search.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Cash Register.
• MDEC.
• Court Smart.
• DV 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 .