Job Title
Senior Judiciary Clerk
Division/Department
Courtroom
Closing Date
August 24, 2026
Location
Circuit Court for Caroline County, 109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629.
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. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.
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Essential Job Functions:
This is a hybrid clerical position performing both Judiciary Clerk (case processing) and Courtroom Clerk duties and responsibilities on a continuous basis. Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court?s data systems from beginning to end. Performs Courtroom Clerk functions. Issues marriage and business licenses. Performs notary procedures and administers oaths to various offices. Assists the general public. Performs other duties as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs daily case processing and clerical work including data entry in juvenile cases, or
assignments. Provides in person and telephone service to the general public. Prepares case files and ensures that all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures. Processes and maintains case files by reviewing pleadings, typing docket information and establishing cases. Enters and processes new cases and updates existing case information into the court?s data systems. Reviews and processes legal documents such as body attachments, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers, and court dockets. Types court notices and transmittals in accordance with established court procedures.
Performs courtroom clerical work; prepares necessary forms/paperwork, and enters case dispositions, judgments, postponements, fines, and costs awarded by the judge in the court?s case management system. Prepares the assigned courtroom for the day?s scheduled trials by placing the docket and all necessary paperwork and case files on the judge?s bench.
Processes marriage and business license applications, issue licenses, and provides information as needed. Calculates fees, applicable state or county penalties, and verifies county tax status; refers public to appropriate county or state office of website to obtain additional information. Performs notary procedures and administers oaths of various offices. Completes paperwork, enters, and verifies data.
Greets and assists the general public, in person or by phone, and court related personnel, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures.
Prepares certified copies of records. Records military discharges and foreign marriages
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, or 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, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
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.
Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
Customer service etiquette.
Skill in:
Typing on a personal computer.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
Analyzing records, reports, and other business documents and noting details and acts pertinent to this assignment.
Ability to:
Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
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.
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.
Multitask, 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 general 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 to access all necessary programs.
Copy/Fax machine
Scanner
Software and Computer Skills:
Proficient in MDEC, Odyssey, Word, Outlook, eLicense and marriage license programs, Microsoft Teams, and Connect. These programs are utilized in the everyday operations of the 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 [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.
