Judiciary Clerk

Job Title Judiciary Clerk Division/Department Family Closing Date March 11, 2026 Location Montgomery County Circuit Court, 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 Salary $50,324 FLSA Status Non-Exempt 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 performs a range of clerical duties across various case types maintained by the Montgomery County Circuit Court, Family Department. Duties include but are not limited to, entering new cases, updating existing case information, and processing mail. Performing service of court orders and other documents that require service by the Clerk. Performing cashier functions. Providing customer service in person, by phone, and in writing. Family Department case types include Adoption, Divorce, Change of Name, Change of Gender, Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Emergency Psychological Petition, Guardianship, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Any other duties needed outside of assigned responsibilities to help any office and the court to achieve its goal and aid in the improvement and success of the court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court's electronic case management system. Screens paper and electronic documents to ensure they are complete and accurate in accordance with established court policies and procedure. Generates summons, writs, subpoenas, certified copies, and triple seal copies for mailing or to hand to customers conducting business in person. Prepares service packets for service by Sheriff. Enters orders and opinions of the court. Ensures appropriate parties are served with copies. Greets and assists the public and court related personnel. Provides customer service in person, by phone, and in writing. Operates a busy multi-line phone system. Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail. Processes returned/undeliverable mail. Performs back-up cashier duties. Enters account adjustments. Reviews balances and creates financial groups for invoicing. Receives, enters, and accounts for money received by the court for filing fees and bond/registry deposits. Administers oath and secures signature from litigants posting bail bonds.

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 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:

PC computer for data entry. Scanner to scan documents into case. Copy machine for copying documents to be served. Fax machine for faxing documents/correspondence to other departments and court related agencies. Telephone for answering inquires. Paper shredder to shred documents according to retention schedule.

Software and Computer Skills:

MDEC to create and update cases. Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Adobe to manage case documents. Strong data entry skills required.

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. Judiciary Clerk 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 $50,324 a year - Full-time Maryland Judiciary 79 reviews $50,324 a year - Full-time Job Title Judiciary Clerk Division/Department Family Closing Date March 11, 2026 Location Montgomery County Circuit Court, 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 Salary $50,324 FLSA Status Non-Exempt 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 performs a range of clerical duties across various case types maintained by the Montgomery County Circuit Court, Family Department. Duties include but are not limited to, entering new cases, updating existing case information, and processing mail. Performing service of court orders and other documents that require service by the Clerk. Performing cashier functions. Providing customer service in person, by phone, and in writing. Family Department case types include Adoption, Divorce, Change of Name, Change of Gender, Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Emergency Psychological Petition, Guardianship, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Any other duties needed outside of assigned responsibilities to help any office and the court to achieve its goal and aid in the improvement and success of the court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court's electronic case management system. Screens paper and electronic documents to ensure they are complete and accurate in accordance with established court policies and procedure. Generates summons, writs, subpoenas, certified copies, and triple seal copies for mailing or to hand to customers conducting business in person. Prepares service packets for service by Sheriff. Enters orders and opinions of the court. Ensures appropriate parties are served with copies. Greets and assists the public and court related personnel. Provides customer service in person, by phone, and in writing. Operates a busy multi-line phone system. Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail. Processes returned/undeliverable mail. Performs back-up cashier duties. Enters account adjustments. Reviews balances and creates financial groups for invoicing. Receives, enters, and accounts for money received by the court for filing fees and bond/registry deposits. Administers oath and secures signature from litigants posting bail bonds.

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 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:

PC computer for data entry. Scanner to scan documents into case. Copy machine for copying documents to be served. Fax machine for faxing documents/correspondence to other departments and court related agencies. Telephone for answering inquires. Paper shredder to shred documents according to retention schedule.

Software and Computer Skills:

MDEC to create and update cases. Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Adobe to manage case documents. Strong data entry skills required.

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.