Senior Judiciary Clerk

Location

Talbot County District Court, 108 W. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601

$ 57,108

Senior Judiciary Clerk

Courtroom/Criminal

July 28,2026

Talbot County District Court, 108 W. Dover St., Easton, MD 21601

$ 57,108

Non-Exempt

No

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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The Senior Judiciary Clerk is responsible for performing both Judiciary Clerk and Courtroom Clerk duties and responsibilities on a continuous basis in Talbot County District Court. This includes case processing in the criminal, traffic or civil departments. This position is considered essential personnel.

• Perform courtroom clerk duties to include preparing dockets, recording proceedings using Court Smart equipment, entering docket events and dispositions in the case management system, preparing orders, preparing, scanning, and verifying dockets and related paperwork, and assisting the judge.
• Perform criminal clerk duties to include reviewing, accepting and processing criminal filings and manual citations in the case management system, coordinating Interpreters and related assignments as necessary, and acting as a back-up to the traffic department.
• Perform duties as back-up cashier when necessary, assist with Caseflow study review, provide customer service at the counter and over the phone, and any additional duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year 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.

• 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.

• Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
• Typing on a personal computer.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• 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.
• Apply various court procedures accurately and effectively for assigned courtroom in accordance with courtroom protocols.
• 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.
• Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, and/or the general public.
• Telework in the event of office closure.

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