Judiciary Clerk

Job Title Judiciary ClerkDivision/Department Criminal/TrafficClosing Date June 1, 2026Location Worcester County District Court, 6505 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842Salary $50,324FLSA Status Non-ExemptAt Will NoPosition 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. Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov)About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov)Maryland Judiciary Pay Scale June 2025Essential Job FunctionsThis is an entry-level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which entails a high volume of data entry work for the Criminal/Traffic department of the Worcester County District Court. The Judiciary Clerk provides efficient and quality customer service to the public and other agencies by accurately answering inquiries, entering data and processing documents. This includes maintaining and processing for all phases of criminal/traffic cases, including expungements.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerform data entry and process criminal/traffic correspondence received including commissioner work, mail, and filings received through File & Serve. Schedule all types of cases of the criminal/traffic type. Process rulings on motions, enter new civil citations, municipal infractions, and DNR citations. Schedule and confirm trial dates with attorneys when necessary. Work reports run in the Odyssey system.Assist the public at the counter with general inquiries; provide information when needed; distribute forms; answer general routine questions regarding traffic, criminal, and civil cases; provide directions to other departments and agencies; and answer and transfer telephone calls to appropriate departments.Accept expungement petitions from File & Serve or over the counter. Pull file and docket sheets matching with petition, or order from District Court warehouse (if not scanned into MDEC). Scan into proper events. Verify filing fee is paid, if applicable. Check financials and bond forfeitures. Process orders from Circuit Court.Verify all information on petition for accuracy. Send out deficiency notes for missing or inaccurate information. Add private attorney and state?s attorney if necessary. In the event of a mixed criminal/traffic case, unrelate any payable traffic citations that are not expungablePrepare order for expungement and send to judge for signature. Enter proper event to shield case from public view. True test order. Mail copies of order and compliance to proper parties. Scan compliances to case that have been returned to the court.Set hearing dates of objection hearings. Enter judge?s ruling at the conclusion of the hearing. Keep expungement and marital privilege indexes current. Prepare transmittals of record when sending out petitions and orders.Process MD 2nd Chance Act petitions and automatic expungements per SB201.Minimum QualificationsEducation: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).ExperienceOne (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.NoteA 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 ExperienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge OfGeneral 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 InCustomer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.Typing on a personal computer.Accuracy and attention to detail.Ability ToUse 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 judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.Set priorities and simultaneously process multiple duties and responsibilities.Utilize District Court tip sheets in order to complete assignments and assist customers.Work efficiently within time constraints.Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.Physical RequirementsPerform all essential functions of the position. 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 ToolsComputer, Printer, Copier, Fax Machine, Postage Machine, Calculator, Scanner, Telephone, Time/Date Machine, CourtSmart digital recording system, and Video bail review equipment.Software And Computer SkillsMDEC/Odyssey, Clerk Edition, Judge?s Edition, DV Courtroom, File & Serve, Microsoft Office, CourtSmart, Courtnet, Connect, KAR, District Court Image ApplicationSelection ProcessYour 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 .