Job Title
Judiciary Clerk
Division/Department
Criminal Traffic Civil
Closing Date
May 14, 2026
Location
Allegany County District Court
Cumberland, Maryland
Salary
$50,324
FLSA Status
Non\-Exempt
At Will
No
Position Type
Regular 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.*
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Essential Job Functions:
The main purpose of this position is to efficiently organize and coordinate all functions of criminal, traffic, DV, Peace Order and Civil cases for Allegany County District Court. This position demands that the clerk be attentive to new procedures, changes, errors, and discrepancies in an ongoing effort for accuracy. This position must produce a smooth and efficient work product, must assist the public, police, attorneys, and other agencies and provide them with an understanding of the court system in a fair, patient, courteous and timely manner. This position may also be utilized to provide courtroom coverage in the event of staffing shortages. Judiciary clerks are considered essential personnel and subject to call in during emergencies and inclement weather.
Accepts and processes pleadings and filings received in the mail, at the counter and through MDEC File \& Serve such as: postponement requests, remote hearing requests, requests to set trial/waiver hearings, requests to reset cases to lift suspensions, motions for violation of probation, P\&P supervision summaries, modifications, motions to strike, motions to substitute counsel, motions to consolidate, motions for joinder, jury trial demands, criminal information/indictments, motions to recall warrants/summonses, motions for competency evaluations/hearings, MDH submissions, appeals, information requests, attorney appearances and discoveries, motions to suppress, as well as a variety of miscellaneous correspondence motions/letters. Send deficiency notices for deficient filings. Send status notices. Complete tasks in Task Manager once judge has ruled on pleadings and requests. Enter new civil complaints, summons renewals and process post\-judgment filings such as garnishments, liens, writs off execution, oral exam and show cause requests. Answer phones and wait on customers in person.
Process tasks in Enterprise Justice that are in the Criminal, Traffic, Civil, and various other task queues.
Assist the public at the counter as well as on the phone regarding District Court cases, policies, procedures and forms. Print cashier invoices for traffic and criminal payments as well as invoices for payment of civil filings.
Process criminal summonses for traffic and criminal cases. Issue show causes and bench warrants. Assist with scanning of paper files from other court locations.
Enter and process new petitions for Protective Orders, Peace Orders, and Petitions for Emergency Evaluation. This includes copying, faxing to law enforcement, and making sure all appropriate parties receive their copies after court.
Assist with working various Enterprise Justice reports as assigned by supervisor. This will include reports for Criminal/Traffic and Civil. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor, which may include courtroom coverage in the event of staffing shortages.
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.
Note:
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:
Departmental rules, regulations, procedures and instructions, both oral and written
Skill in:
Customer service
Problem solving.
Ability to:
Use standard office equipment and systems
Perform basic mathematical calculations and computations accurately
Plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments
Communicate effectively with court personnel, attorneys, outside agencies, co\-workers, and the general public.
Provide information in a polite and efficient manner both in person and on the telephone.
Learn all judiciary policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with judges, court personnel, attorneys, outside agencies, co\-workers, and the general public.
Exercise tact and understanding in pressure situations
Resolve complex as well as routine problems.
Physical Requirements:
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.
Equipment, Machinery and Tools:
Computer to enter data;
Printer to print warrants, show cause orders, subpoenas, etc;
Fax machine to send faxes to other courts, commissioners, detention centers and State?s Attorney;
Copier to make copies of court documents and correspondence;
Paper shredder;
Calculator;
Scanner to scan documents;
Phone system.
Software and Computer Skills:
Odyssey Case Management System to process cases
File \& Serve ? to accept e\-filings and process daily work
Microsoft Word ? to process documents in Odyssey
Connect ? to submit timesheets, leave requests \& employee evaluations
Officer Portal ? to enter \& manage officer dates
Outlook ? email
Zoom ? remote hearings
J\-Portal ? to locate archived records that have been scanned \& look up e\-citations
Excel ? spreadsheets
Clerks Edition ? used for processing cases in the courtroom
Microsoft Teams\- to communicate with everyone in the department and in the Judiciary
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. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1\) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at aocta@mdcourts.gov.
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.
Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.