Job Title Jury Clerk Division/Department Jury Closing Date September 11, 2026 Location Baltimore City Circuit Court 100 N. Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Salary $51,079 FLSA Status Non-Exempt At Will No Position Type Fulltime 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) salaryrangesfy27.pdf

Financial Disclosure :

As a state employee, you may be required to file an annual Financial Disclosure with the State Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will be notified by the Judiciary Human Resources Division and must file within 30 days of employment and no later than April 30th of each subsequent calendar year.

Essential Job Functions:

The Jury Clerk performs clerical and customer service work while coordinating and preparing jurors for jury selection. This position is responsible for filing, data entry of paperwork, answering questions, and maintaining order within the jury assembly rooms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Retrieves and sorts incoming mail. Scans and files mail once entered in the Next Generation (Jury+) system. Answers the telephone to respond to juror questions and inquiries regarding jury service. Determines qualification status of jurors according to law, policy and procedures from the Jury Judge or the Jury Commissioner. Escorts jury panels between Mitchell Courthouse, Courthouse East, and War Memorial. Assigns jurors to panels and creates strike sheets and juror profiles for the courtroom. Performs juror payroll tasks, reconciliation, and balance of jury fund work. Reports directly to jury commissioner regarding any discrepancies or errors on paperwork. Registers, greets and/or pays jurors during daily morning registration process. Recites orientation script and other necessary announcements using audio equipment. Monitors cleanliness, safety and organization of the jury assembly rooms. Notifies Management of any pertinent housekeeping or repair requests.

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 for the required work experience. A Paralegal/associate?s 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:

Legal terminology and court procedures, policies, and forms. General office practices, procedures, and equipment. Personal computers and software to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite.

Skill in:

Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently. Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Typing on a personal computer. Cashier duties/cash handling.

Ability to:

Learn and apply job-related terminology, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations in order to define problems, collect and record data, appropriately complete forms, determine and document juror qualification status, and prepare and issue appropriate notifications. Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with jurors, judges, the public, police agencies, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing. 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. Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment. Use A/V Equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work . Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Personal computer: Data entry, internet searches

Self-Check-In Kiosk Mail Opener A/V System:

Provide announcements, display video/text Money counter: Count cash

Desk Scanner:

Scan documents

Flag:

Hold flag upright during emergency evacuation

Telephone:

Call center/Incoming and Outgoing calls

Fax Machine/Photocopier:

Send and receive documents, copy paperwork in color/

B&W Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite:

Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook Next Generation (Jury+) System Adobe Acrobat Reader Jury+

Imaging:

Singularity Module and OCR EC Phone System 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 aocta@mdcourts.gov. 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 ADA@mdcourts.gov 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.