Judiciary ClerkMaryland State Judiciary

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 to include criminal and traffic courts. This position assists the public, police, attorneys, and other agencies with questions regarding criminal and traffic cases and court procedures and policies. This position is deemed essential personnel and subject to call-in during emergencies and inclement weather.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process new cases, served warrants, and summonses; Process bail reviews; Process violation of probation reports. Issue warrants and summonses; Update addresses for defendants; Enter and update related parties. Recall warrants; Prepare commitments and releases from commitment. Schedule and set trial date for regular trials, preliminary hearings, VOP?s, modifications, sentencings, and dismissals; Prepare notices to State?s Attorney on felony cases. Process appeals, including appeal bonds; Process extraditions; Process requests for trial on parking tickets; Process expungements; Process postponement requests as needed. Enter writs into Odyssey and prepare manual writs to have Defendants and witnesses transported for court; Enter all Department of Natural Resources, Civil and Municipal Infraction citations and set court dates. Accept criminal information, indictments, and jury trials; Close out cases and transmit documents via Workflow Queue; Accept appearances and witnesses. Scan processed paperwork.

Respond to inquiries by phone, front counter and mail regarding criminal and traffic cases, court policies, and filing procedures. Provide case numbers, court dates, charge information, fine amounts, bond amounts, answers to motions or requests, etc. 

Receive last-minute phone postponement requests. Receive filings and paperwork at front counter. Assist individuals using public access computer (Case Search/MDEC Kiosk). 

Assist individuals with inquiries regarding criminal and motor vehicle cases, court policies, filing procedures. Print payment pages for payments of fines and/or costs.

Pull, file, and scan pending, closed, warrant cases and pleadings. Forward paperwork for criminal/traffic cases to other courts for processing. Respond by notice or memorandum to individuals requesting additional information. Pull case file(s) and make requested copies. 

Process requests for copies. Process returned mail.

Strip files each year. Correct commissioner errors

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:

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.

Adapt to changes in rules, laws, and procedures.

Multi-task while maintaining a high level or accuracy.

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:

Personal Computer, Printer, Scanner, Telephone, Calculator, Photocopier, and Fax Machine.

Software and Computer Skills:

MDEC (Odyssey, File & Serve and Task Manager), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Windows, Connect Timesheet Management, Adobe, Clerk?s Assistant, Mainframe, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Zoom

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.