Job Description

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

CC 10- Judicial

Closing Date

November 22, 2025

Location

Frederick County Circuit Court, 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Salary

$50,324

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Financial Disclosure

Yes

At Will

No

Position Type

FT

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. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.


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Maryland Judiciary Pay Scale June 2025

Essential Job Functions:

The main purpose of the Judiciary Clerk position is clerical work; main performing case processing work in either judicial or non-judicial court operations which may be in one or more of the following areas: civil, criminal, traffic, juvenile, land records, jury, or trust for Frederick County Circuit Court. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Greets and assists the public and court related personnel, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures, performs a variety of clerical work.


Provides information about the status of cases or office procedures to the public and/or court related personnel by telephone, in person or by other forms of communication (email, fax and regular mail


Prepares computerized case files and includes that all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures.


Reviews Complaints submitted for required information. Creates new case and issues required notices and summons. Processes and maintains case files by reviewing pleadings, updating docket information, and scanning filing submitted by self-represented litigants


Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court?s data systems.


Reviews, processes, and issues appropriate notices for legal documents such as Court Orders, Complaints, Motions bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers and court dockets


Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail to the appropriate section of the court.

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:

Legal and technical terminology


Office practices, procedures and equipment


Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary

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:

Demonstrate good customer service skills


Demonstrate good organizational skills


Read and correctly interpret and apply legal procedures, rules, regulations and laws.


Multi-task


Exercise independent judgment


Present excellent verbal and written communication skills with a patient and tactful approach


Repeatedly accept incoming filings and check for accuracy of same


Recognize issues and act accordingly to resolve them or seek assistance from a supervisor


Interact in a respectful manner with aggrieve parties and attorney, public, staff and internal customers

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:

Computer: input and retrieve information; create training manuals; correspond in writing, etc.


Printer, copier, scanner and fax machines: for printing notices, distribution of orders and notices


Time clock: stamp orders and pleadings as being received by the Clerk?s Office


Telephone: contact and provide information for the public and attorneys

Software and Computer Skills:

Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams


Chrome


Internet Explorer


CourtSmart


CONNECT


MDEC (Odyssey, Task Manager, 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 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.