Judiciary Clerk

Position Details

Location
:
Kent County Circuit Court, 103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620

Salary
: $50,324

Job Title
:
Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department
:
Criminal Department

Closing Date
:
March 4, 2026

FLSA Status
:
Non-Exempt

At Will
:
No

Position Type
: FT

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 Judiciary Clerk processes criminal cases from filing to case closure, which entails a high volume of data entry for Kent County Circuit Court. Assists customers, attorneys, chambers, and external agencies with status updates and procedural information. Responsible for full function and duties of a Criminal Clerk with assistance to the Civil Department as needed.

• Processes Tasks in Task Manager - Dockets and issue orders, notices, warrants, summons, correspondence, etc. Creates and sends tasks to appropriate recipients when necessary.
• Files and Serve - Reviews and accepts filings, verifies information including case types, contact information, parties, fees, and filing security type, modifies when necessary. Determines the next appropriate action. E-serve orders and notices to attorneys and outside agencies.
• Processes paper filings - Reviews, scans, and dockets filings, determines the next appropriate action. Mails orders and notices to appropriate pro se parties.
• Customer Service - Assists customers in person and by phone, as well as other agencies including Parole and Probation, State's Attorney's office, Sheriff's Office, Detention Centers, etc. Provides information about the status of cases, office/case procedures, and appropriate resources.
• Daily Deposits - Prepares the daily deposit.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.

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

A Paralegal/Associate 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 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, 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. Multitask while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Computer and printer - data entry, access files, issue documents, etc.
• Telephone - communicate with the public, attorneys, and other agencies
• Scanner - upload documents
• Fax machine - send and receive documents
• Postage machine - mail documents.
• Web cam and/or headphones - attend meetings.

• Outlook - email and calendar
• File and serve - review, accept and send documents
• Enterprise Justice - process cases
• Microsoft Office - create documents and notes
• Microsoft Teams - communicate with judiciary personnel, attend meetings
• Zoom and attend virtual…