Job Description

Job Title

Courtroom Clerk

Division/Department

Courtroom

Closing Date

November 21, 2025

Location

District Court for Prince George?s County


Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Salary

$57,534

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Financial Disclosure

No

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.


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Maryland Judiciary Pay Scale June 2025

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 and 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.


Apply job-related terminology, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws to define problems, collect data, establish facts, record data, appropriately complete forms, and provide information to customers.


Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.


Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.


Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.


Work within time constraints, meet fixed deadlines, and demonstrate good organizational skills.


Handle sensitive or difficult situations requiring discretion and confidentiality.


Understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.


Pay attention to detail.


Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.


Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.


Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.

Physical Requirements:

Light work

. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Equipment, Machinery and Tools:

Computers ? Utilize courtroom software and mainframe. Fax/copy machine. Telephone

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft office, MDEC, Courtroom Wizard, Court smart

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.