Judiciary Clerk

Job Overview

Salary
: $51,079

Job Title
:
Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department
:
Criminal / Traffic

Closing Date
:
July 15, 2026

Location
:
Montgomery County District Court, 191 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

At-Will
:
No

Position Type
:
Full Time

Generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, State Retirement and Pension plans. Telework up to 2 days per week may also be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and approval of the Administrative Head.

This entry‑level clerical position performs case processing duties and responsibilities daily, with a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types, including civil, criminal, and traffic court cases for the Montgomery County District Court. Responsibilities include greeting the public and court personnel, assisting with case information, completing court forms, explaining policies and procedures by telephone or in person, and performing other duties as assigned.

• Receive filings/new cases and verify that filings meet requirements per rules and fees associated with filing.
• Distribute filings to appropriate desk or queue.
• Assist customers by telephone and at the office counter, providing information within office guidelines.
• Assist and perform clerk duties in other sections as needed.
• Retrieve files from the file room for pleadings.
• File cases that have been updated.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including providing backup cashier duties.

• Education: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Experience: One year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.
• Substitutions: A Bachelor's Degree, a Paralegal/Associate's Degree or 60 college credits, or a Paralegal Certificate may substitute the required work experience.

• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.
• Basic English and arithmetic skills.
• Customer service and problem handling skills.
• Typing on a personal computer.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use standard office and business equipment, including computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, microfilm machine, register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
• Maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
• Communicate clearly with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials 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 assigned tasks.
• Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying policy, procedure, rule, law, or regulation.
• Maintain confidentiality of documents filed in the clerk’s office and matters heard in court.

Sedentary work; may require lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Computer, photocopying/scanning/fax machine, postage machine, multi‑line telephone, paper shredder, time stamp machine, calculator, computerized cash register (if performing cashier duties), laptop and dual monitor for remote work.

Odyssey and File/Serve Programs, Clerks Addition, Court Instant Messaging/Teams, Mainframe, Judiciary Case Search, Microsoft Office Suite, Connect.

Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug‑free workplace.

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.