Judiciary Clerk

Judiciary Clerk

Salary: $50,324

Location: Wicomico County District Court, 201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, MD 21801

Division/Department: Civil

Position Type: Full Time (FT)

Closing Date: June 27, 2026

This is an entry‑level clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily which may entail a high volume of data entry work for civil court cases. The Judiciary Clerk provides accurate information and efficient customer service to the public and other agencies in all areas of the District Court of Maryland.

• Complete processing of all filings in the Civil department including new suits, renewals, writs, garnishments, oral exams, show causes, domestic violence, peace orders, and emergency evaluations.
• Work reports including 3‑507 and expired judgments; prepare dockets for the courtrooms.
• Operate a computer to complete data entry of all phases of civil processes and procedures including domestic violence and peace orders; monitor File & Serve and Task Manager; batch scan files; order files from the warehouse or archives; strip paper files as needed.
• Answer the telephone and assist the public and justice partners at the counter with civil inquiries and related court questions.
• Utilize problem‑solving techniques to resolve questions or issues that arise; receive, open, and sort incoming mail.
• Perform cashier, backup cashier, and DV clerk duties as needed; provide backup for other civil clerks during staffing shortages.
• Accept, process, and send out for service landlord‑tenant filings; file manually over the counter or electronically and enter into Odyssey.
• Perform any additional duties or assignments as assigned by Supervisor, County Clerk, Administrative and/or Lead Courtroom Clerk.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute the required work experience.
• A Paralegal or Associate’s 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 skills.
• Skill in: customer service, handling problems tactfully, typing, and accuracy.
• Ability to: use office equipment (PC, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine), maintain filing systems, understand District Court civil procedures, communicate effectively with judges, public, police, attorneys, and court officials, follow procedures and policies, maintain respectful relationships, prioritize work, exercise judgment, produce required volume of work, work without frequent supervisory assistance, be punctual, accept changes, learn cross‑training, multitask, work overtime, resolve cash register issues with cashier and accounting clerk.

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or negligible force constantly to move objects. The job is rated for light work if the employee sits most of the time.

Personal computer for data entry, emails, research and production of documents; scanner to scan documents for case events.

Odyssey, DV Office, Case Search, Connect, Microsoft, Task Manager, File & Serve, Outlook.

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 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.