Senior Judiciary Clerk

Location

St. Mary's County Circuit Court, 41605 Courthouse Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650

$56,264

Senior Judiciary Clerk

Juvenile/Criminal

March 13, 2026

Non-Exempt

No

Full Time

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.

The Senior Judiciary Clerk is a hybrid clerical position, performing both Judiciary Clerk and Courtroom clerk duties, including preparing new cases; reviewing and processing pleadings; issuing orders, summonses, and subpoenas; and recording proceedings of court activities for St. Mary's County Circuit Court. Performs cashiering duties and processes fees utilizing a computerized cash register. The incumbent's primary focus will be on juvenile cases but will be cross trained in criminal cases.

Provides customer service by assisting customers, attorneys, and court related agencies. Answers questions and explains procedures in person and by telephone in a professional manner adhering to office guidelines and policies.

• Receive filings/new cases; review and process documents as presented at the counter or through File & Serve: ensure filing meets requirements of rules and fees associated with filing; send documents out for service of legal process via Sheriff’s Office, private process or certified mail. Distribute filings to appropriate desk/queue.
• Perform duties of a Courtroom Clerk, as needed, to assist judges and magistrates; record proceedings of court activities; prepare necessary forms/paperwork; enter case dispositions, judgments, postponements, fines and costs awarded by the Judge in the court’s management system.
• Review and process documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, commitments, and orders in accordance with established court procedures.
• Greet and assist the general public and court related personnel. Answer inquiries from the public and provide information about the status of cases, judicial procedures, and hearing dates within the office guidelines.
• Receive, enter, and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs and other fees, utilizing a computerized cash register.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

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, 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. 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.

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, database software, copier, register, scanner, fax machine, etc. Use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filings 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. Maintain confidentiality of documents filed…