Judicary Clerk

Job Title

Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department

Civil

Closing Date

May 21, 2026

Location

Worcester County Circuit Court, One West Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863

Salary

$50,324

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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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Essential Job Functions

This is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types in the Worcester County Circuit Court.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Processes new civil cases and docket pleadings in Enterprise Justice and sends out for service of legal process by Sheriff?s Office, Private Process or Certified Mail.

Reviews and maintains pleadings/filings, updates existing case information, and ensures that all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures. Issues Summonses, Subpoenas, Writs of Habeas Corpus, and Warrants/Body Attachments.

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

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 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

Personal computer to complete daily tasks.

Calculator to calculate court costs/bonds.

Typewriter to supplement the computer.

Shredder to shred confidential dockets and case histories.

Scanner to scan documents to email sent to Assignment Dept./other agencies.

Copier to make copies of documents.

Postage machine to add postage to envelopes for mailing.

Software And Computer Skills

Enterprise Justice & File & Serve

Microsoft Word

Outlook (e-mail, calendar, etc.) Excel

Court Smart & For the Record

Chrome

Office 365

Connect

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 ***email_hidden***.

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 [email protected] 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 .