Maryland Judiciary
Judiciary Clerk Communications Center
Maryland Judiciary, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, us, 20792
Job Title
Judiciary Clerk
Division/Department Communications Center
Closing Date October 23, 2025
Location Prince George's County Circuit Court, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Salary $50,324
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Financial Disclosure No
At Will No
Position Type Full-time regular
Benefits 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.
Essential Job Functions The Judiciary Clerk processes incoming and outgoing correspondence for all departments in Prince George's County Circuit Court using the Pitney Bowes postage machine. Generates logs for the appropriate departments to sign up receipt as a tracking mechanism. Sorts, opens, dates, stamps, and distributes all correspondence and inter‑office correspondence to the appropriate departments. Enters new civil/law cases, equity cases, and domestic cases and issues summons, barcode sheets, and file‑trail. Scans all incoming pleadings and performs cashier duties utilizing a cash register. Provides customer service to the public and attorneys in the intake division of the communication center. Responsible for all liens and issuing writs of garnishment for lien cases. Works overtime as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: 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.
A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
General office practices, procedures, and equipment. Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary. Basic English and arithmetic skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Use independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
Work overtime as needed and perform all essential functions of the position.
Physical Requirements Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Selection Process Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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@mdcourts.gov or call 410‑260‑1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
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Division/Department Communications Center
Closing Date October 23, 2025
Location Prince George's County Circuit Court, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Salary $50,324
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Financial Disclosure No
At Will No
Position Type Full-time regular
Benefits 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.
Essential Job Functions The Judiciary Clerk processes incoming and outgoing correspondence for all departments in Prince George's County Circuit Court using the Pitney Bowes postage machine. Generates logs for the appropriate departments to sign up receipt as a tracking mechanism. Sorts, opens, dates, stamps, and distributes all correspondence and inter‑office correspondence to the appropriate departments. Enters new civil/law cases, equity cases, and domestic cases and issues summons, barcode sheets, and file‑trail. Scans all incoming pleadings and performs cashier duties utilizing a cash register. Provides customer service to the public and attorneys in the intake division of the communication center. Responsible for all liens and issuing writs of garnishment for lien cases. Works overtime as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: 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.
A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.
A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience.
General office practices, procedures, and equipment. Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary. Basic English and arithmetic skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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 personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc.
Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
Use independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
Work overtime as needed and perform all essential functions of the position.
Physical Requirements Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Selection Process Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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@mdcourts.gov or call 410‑260‑1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
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