Senior Judiciary Clerk

Location

Circuit Court for Caroline County, 109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629.

$ 57,108

Senior Judiciary Clerk

Courtroom

August 24, 2026

Circuit Court for Caroline County, 109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629.

$ 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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This is a hybrid clerical position performing both Judiciary Clerk (case processing) and Courtroom Clerk duties and responsibilities on a continuous basis. Enters new cases and updates existing case information into the court's data systems from beginning to end. Performs Courtroom Clerk functions. Issues marriage and business licenses. Performs notary procedures and administers oaths to various offices. Assists the general public.

Performs other duties as required.

Performs daily case processing and clerical work including data entry in juvenile cases, or assignments. Provides in person and telephone service to the general public. Prepares case files and ensures that all necessary documents are complete and accurate in accordance with established court procedures. Processes and maintains case files by reviewing pleadings, typing docket information and establishing cases. Enters and processes new cases and updates existing case information into the court's data systems.

Reviews and processes legal documents such as body attachments, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitment papers, and court dockets. Types court notices and transmittals in accordance with established court procedures.

Performs courtroom clerical work; prepares necessary forms/paperwork, and enters case dispositions, judgments, postponements, fines, and costs awarded by the judge in the court's case management system. Prepares the assigned courtroom for the day’s scheduled trials by placing the docket and all necessary paperwork and case files on the judge’s bench.

Processes marriage and business license applications, issue licenses, and provides information as needed. Calculates fees, applicable state or county penalties, and verifies county tax status; refers public to appropriate county or state office of website to obtain additional information. Performs notary procedures and administers oaths of various offices. Completes paperwork, enters, and verifies data.

Greets and assists the general public, in person or by phone, and court related personnel, responding to inquiries regarding the proper completion of various court related forms and information regarding court policies and procedures.

Prepares certified copies of records. Records military discharges and foreign marriages.

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Two (2) years of work experience, to include one (1) year in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, or legal or financial services.

A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.

A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits 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.
• Judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
• Customer service etiquette.

• Typing on a personal computer.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Applying job-related terminology, codes, policies, rules,…