Licensing Clerk, Qualified Bilingual

Job Title: Licensing Clerk. Qualified Bilingual
Division/Department: Licensing Department
Closing Date: July 7, 2026
Location: Montgomery County Circuit Court, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Salary: $51,079
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
At Will: No
Position Type: Full Time

A generous benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans.

• Business Licenses:
  Collect information from customers in English and Spanish, type proper forms, obtain approval from County Assessment/Treasury office, calculate and collect fees, verify municipality codes, issue new and renewal licenses and file.
• Marriage Licenses:
  Collect information from customers in English and Spanish, verify identification and current marital status, provide information on license usage, set appointments for ceremonies if necessary, and collect proper fees.
• Civil/Marriage Ceremony:
  Perform marriage ceremonies in English and Spanish by appointment, ensure both parties sign the Marriage Docket, and collect proper fees.
• Certified Copies:
  Issue certified copies of marriage licenses and assist the public in obtaining marriage license records, collecting proper fees.
• Swear in notary publics and special police commissions in English and Spanish, ensure they sign the test book and enter information in the computer, collecting proper fees from notary publics.
• Authenticate notary signatures by verifying status of notary and issuing authentication certificates, collecting proper fees.
• File and record foreign marriages:
  Verify citizenship of one party, confirm document is original with proper seal and translation, enter information in the computer, issue certified copies, and collect proper fees.
• Answer telephone and provide information on license department procedures and other state agencies in English and Spanish.
• Operate cash register, ensure proper charge codes are used, accept credit cards, close cash register end‑of‑day, and reconcile all funds collected, ensuring all necessary documentation is submitted.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of general clerical experience.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of the E‑License and Marriage in Maryland (MIM) program.
• Education Alternatives: A bachelor’s degree, a paralegal/associate’s degree, or 60 college credits may substitute for the required work experience.
• Certification: A paralegal certificate may substitute for the required work experience.
• Language Proficiency:
  Qualified bilingual licensing clerks must demonstrate strong Spanish language proficiency and achieve a minimum score of 10 on the ALTA Proficiency Exam.

• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of judicial policies, procedures, and forms.
• Knowledge of customer service etiquette.
• Skill in applying job‑related terminology, codes, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in communicating information effectively in English and Spanish.
• Skill in analyzing records, reports, and other business documents, noting details and facts pertinent to the assignment.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish at a proficient level.
• Ability to assist and provide information to Spanish‑speaking customers.
• Ability to accurately convey basic legal and procedural information in Spanish without giving legal advice.
• Ability to use standard office and business equipment including personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, calculator, register, scanner, and fax machine.
• Ability to use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation…