Judiciary Clerk

Judiciary Clerk Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $50,324 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Financial transaction processing Phone communication Basic math Greeting customers Associate's degree in paralegal studies Paralegal Studies Zoom Processing cash transactions English High school diploma or GED Court case file organization Typing Legal case management Skype Associate's degree Grammar Experience Paralegal Certificate Entry level File organization Full Job Description Job Title Judiciary Clerk Division/Department Family Closing Date April 6, 2026 Location Baltimore City Circuit Court 111 N. Calvert St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Salary $50,324 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Financial Disclosure No At Will No Position Type 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. Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov) About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov) Maryland Judiciary Pay Scale June 2025

Essential Job Functions:

The Judiciary Clerk ensures the docket, cases and other Family work is properly docketed and assigned in the Odyssey system, prepared and available for use by courtroom clerks and appropriate personnel for Baltimore City Circuit Court. Greets and assists the general public. Utilizes computerized cash register to collect court fees and fines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Docket pleadings and orders into Odyssey computer system. Initiate new cases into computer system and assign case numbers. Process docket information. Communicate case information and court procedures by phone. Communicate (interface) with public, attorneys, judges, and law clerks. Mail copies of documents. Receive and date stamp new pleadings. Pull files as needed. Greet and assist the general public and court related personnel at front counter. Receive, enter, and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register.

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 of 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.

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

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:

Computer, telephone, cash register, printer, copier, and fax machine.

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office:

Word, Excel, Outlook; Zoom and Skype communication, Odyssey/Odyssey File & Serve.

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 . 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 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.