Job Title
Judiciary Clerk
Division/Department
Cashier
Closing Date
July 26, 2026
Location
Montgomery County District Court
8552 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 209101
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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Main Purpose of the Job:
The Judiciary Clerk is responsible for receiving, entering, and accounting for all monies received by the District Court for fines, court costs and other fees. Validates and reconciles the computerized cash register daily. Other duties include receiving, opening, sorting, and distributing mail to the appropriate section of the court.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Receives payments from the general public or attorneys for payment of fines/fees due to the court.
Opens and time stamps in Simplex machine all mail received in the cashier?s office for sorting and separation. Rings pleadings requiring payment through the cash register.
Non-money pleadings are sorted and dispersed to various divisions within the courthouse.
Operates all functions of the cash register. Possesses knowledge as to proper receipt and application of payments in the form of cash, checks, money orders, credit cards, etc.
Successfully exits money transaction segment and initiates deposit preparation. Reconciles receipts and closes cash register by counting money in each denomination and entering in register?s report menu.
Makes daily deposits in several accounts by separating related forms of payment for deposits.
Verifies each day?s work. Ensures that case numbers and money amounts are correct. Makes necessary adjustments on correction statement memorandum if required.
Separates paperwork as printed by cash register for the distribution to Accounting, Support Service staff, and affiliated divisions requiring reports.
Completes all bond forms and receives payments as indicated by the court. Completes bond assignment forms for payment of fines, fees and/or restitution.
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 Bachelors 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.
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, microfilm machine, 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.
Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Exercise independent judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Perform all essential functions for this position.
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:
Cash register
Calculator
Check machine
Copier
Fax
Date stamp machine
Software and Computer Skills:
Odyssey / MDEC
PC cash register
Microsoft Office Suite
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.
