Judiciary Clerk

Overview

Location Baltimore County District Court, 120

E. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21286

Salary $50,324

Job Title Judiciary Clerk

Division/Department Civil

Closing Date February 10, 2026

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

At Will No

Position Type FT

Telework Telework, up to 2 days per week, may be available. Telework eligibility is based on job functions and the approval of the Administrative Head.

Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov) and related information can be found on the Maryland Courts websites.

This position is responsible for specialized clerical work at the beginning levels in the Civil Section (Constable Office) for Baltimore County District Court. It requires that all essential duties assigned be performed in an accurate and prompt manner. The position receives moderate supervision after the initial training period and orientation. While this position will have specific and measured assigned duties, the employee will be expected to perform.

• Answer calls, emails and take messages for constables in the Towson/Catonsville/Essex location.
• Review and accept envelopes in File and Serve, process new civil cases, print and send services to constables and all sheriff departments in the State of Md. Enter information in Odyssey.
• Accepts and reviews rent cases and warrants, run mail, send tasks to Judges and process motions. Work the counter and answer phones.
• Receive and process all landlord tenant filings that are filed in person and through File and Serve.
• Review and process all other civil documents. Perform other essential functions as required.
• Sort, file, and scan various documents and files in accordance within MDEC procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Experience

One (1) 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 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, Skills, And Abilities

General office practices, procedures, and equipment;
Alpha and numerical filing system;
Basic English and arithmetic;
Standard legal forms and documents used in the Maryland District Courts.

Knowledge Of

• General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Alpha and numerical filing system.
• Standard legal forms and documents used in the Maryland District Courts.

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, microfilm machine, register, 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 judgement in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Personal computer, scanner, copier, fax machine, telephone.

Microsoft Suites, Odyssey, personal computer knowledge