Job Title
Expungement Clerk
Division/Department
Criminal
Closing Date
June 7, 2026
Location
Howard County Circuit Court
Ellicott City, Maryland
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 main purpose of the position is to process all phases of new and pending expungements filed in the Circuit Court for Howard County. The incumbent will provide accurate information regarding the expungement process to the public, internal and external agencies, as well as attorneys daily either in person or by telephone. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing documents for completion, entering the petition into Odyssey, accepting petitions in File & Serve, locating files, preparing orders, processing orders, scanning documents, and scheduling hearings. The incumbent will monitor and maintain the case throughout the entire expungement process which is 90 to 120 days. Once all the compliances are received, the case will be sealed.
Review, accept, and process expungement petitions for circuit court cases through MDEC/Odyssey and other expungement filings. Process orders and compliances for the completion of the expungement process.
Provide forms for expungement request: Form CC-DC-CR-072A, Form CC-DC-CR-072B, Form CC-DC-CR-072C, Form CC-DC-CR-072D.
Assist customers by telephone or at the counter with basic filing information for expungements.
Correspond with customers by telephone and in writing regarding paperwork or information needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge:
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.
Court procedures must be extensive and utilized in completing daily job duties.
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.
Multi-task and maintain a high level of accuracy.
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.
Learn and perform all tasks in the Criminal/Juvenile unit.
Adapt to changing rules, laws, and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
Equipment, Machinery and Tools:
Computer equipment, telephone, scanner, printer, copier, fax machine and paper shredder.
Software and Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Windows. Enterprise Justice Case Management System to process cases. Enterprise Justice File & Serve to accept e-filings. Connect to submit timesheets, leave requests and complete annual self-performance evaluation. Paper Vision for looking up old case numbers and docket sheets.
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 [email protected].
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
[email protected] 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.
