Job Title
Senior Judiciary Clerk
Division/Department
Jury/Fiscal
Closing Date
July 15, 2026
Location
Circuit Court for Charles County
LaPlata, 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 incumbent of this position performs Jury and fiscal clerical duties. The Senior Judiciary Clerk coordinates and prepares jurors for jury selection. Completes filing and data entry, processes necessary paperwork, answers questions and maintains the jury room. Ensures accuracy with allocation of funds. Completes fiscal functions for separation of duties and independent review of for audit trail. Provides customer service and assists internal and external court related personnel and vendors.
Present juror orientation. Assign jurors to panel and create strike sheets and juror profiles for the courtroom. Determine qualifications from jurors to make decisions as to who is excused or accept according to law and direction from the jury judge.
Keep jurors updated throughout the day; dismiss jurors when all judges are satisfied that no additional jurors are needed. Assist with maintaining and prioritizing workload for the office.
Set up jury room for grand jury orientation and assists jury judge, and state?s attorney during grand jury selection process.
Assist customers both in person and by telephone, responding to juror questions and assisting them in completing juror qualification forms/FTA letters. Assist State?s Attorney, Officers, the public, judges, various other court personnel, as well as other court-related agencies. Sort and file various department documents and materials according to an established fie system.
Perform juror payroll, bonus payments, waivers and donations. Reconciliation of tax liens, plat invoices and child support expenditures. Daily verification of bank deposits. A/R daily and A/R end of month. Assist in reviewing quarterly reports to process CCU and account write offs of when necessary.
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.
A Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.
Knowledge of:
General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.
Personal computers and software to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.
Job related terminology, codes, comments, notations, orders, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
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.
Analyzing records, reports, and other business and financial documents and noting details and facts pertinent to the audit assignment.
Utilizing Microsoft Office products to include, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook
Communicating information effectively.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Organization and time management.
Ability to:
Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, spreadsheets, database software, copier, scanner, and fax machine.
Interpret, apply, and follow a variety of written or verbal instructions.
Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, policies and/or procedures.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees, the public, attorneys, and other government officials.
Perform basic accounting procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and /or the general public.
Multi-task, prioritize work and work efficiently.
Accept changes and adjustments to work assignments as necessary.
Work in multiple areas of the department completing various assignments and duties.
Follow procedures as well as verbal and written instructions.
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 input and retrieve information, create correspondence, case management, Word and Excel.
Printer, copier, scanner, fax machine to make photocopies and send documents.
Calculator to balance money.
Telephone to communicate with internal and external customers.
Software and Computer Skills:
MDEC. Microsoft (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook). WebGen, Workday. Adobe. Connect ? Timesheet/Personal Documents. Teams ? meetings and communication with staff and judge/judge?s chambers. Courtnet
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.
