Courtroom Clerk

Job

ID 14003

Location Prince George's County Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email to a Friend - Job Title Courtroom Clerk Division/Department Courtroom Closing Date September 14, 2026 Location District Court for Prince George?s County Upper Marlboro, Maryland Salary $58,398 FLSA Status Non-exempt At Will No 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. Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov) About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov) salaryrangesfy27.pdf

Essential Job Functions:

The Courtroom Clerk performs experienced clerical work within a courtroom, including providing administrative support to Judges and court personnel, operating the recording system, administering oaths, preparing paperwork for signatures, and entering the judge?s findings in the case management system for Prince George?s County District Court. The Courtroom Clerk receives, examines, and processes a variety of legal documents in support of court operations. Assists with other clerical functions when not assigned to the courtroom. Enters case dispositions, postponements, fines, and costs as ordered by the Judge. Prepares legal documents for Judges? signature. Generates paperwork, i.e., releases and commitments, and forwards to state agencies, accounting departments, Parole & Probation, community service, etc. as needed. Completes and maintains bench time reports and forwards to appropriate personnel. Administers oath to defendants, witnesses, and interpreters for trial. Marks all exhibits for the Judge. Verifies monies assessed by the Judge for the cashier to intake, e.g., fines and costs. Performs general clerk duties such as printing and distributing reports, processes jail list and verifies the bond forfeiture reports. Ensures forms are maintained and up to date in all courtrooms.

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:

Court forms, practices, procedures, protocols, systems, and equipment required to support the specialized work of the assigned unit(s).

Legal terminology and court procedures.

Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.

Basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Skill in:

Operation of recording equipment, computer terminals, and related software.

Typing on a personal computer.

Managing priorities to meet critical deadlines while multitasking.

Ability to:

Acquire knowledge of Maryland Judiciary procedures, rules, practices, regulations, and jurisdictional courts.

Make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, and Judiciary policies and procedures.