Maryland State Law Library
Judiciary Clerk – Maryland State Law Library
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Judiciary Clerk
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Maryland State Law Library .
Essential Job Functions
Perform daily case processing duties, including a high volume of data entry for civil, criminal, and juvenile case types.
Receive cases/pleadings, perform cashiering duties, and process fees using a computerized cash register.
Deliver cases/pleadings to appropriate desks for docketing, assist with maintenance of court files, and issue summonses, subpoenas, and orders.
Provide customer service to customers, attorneys, and court‑related agencies in person and by telephone, following office guidelines and policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Greet and assist the general public and court‑related personnel, responding to inquiries about completing court‑related forms and court policies.
Prepare case files and ensure all necessary documents are complete and accurate per established procedures.
Process and maintain case files by reviewing pleadings, typing docket information, and establishing case files.
Enter new cases and update existing case information in the court's data system.
Review and process legal documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, and commitment papers.
Receive, enter, and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs, and other fees using a computerized cash register.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Education:
High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience:
One (1) year of work experience in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal, or financial services.
Additional qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree, a Paralegal/Associate Degree or 60 college credits, or a Paralegal Certificate may substitute for the required work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Standard legal forms and documents used in the judiciary.
Basic English and arithmetic skills.
Customer service and problem‑tactful handling.
Active listening, empathy, problem solving, and communication.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Typing on a personal computer and typewriter.
Use and maintenance of alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Use of standard office and business equipment such as PCs, word processors, spreadsheets, database software, copier, register, scanner, and fax machine.
Understanding and abiding by department rules, regulations, and procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication with the public, law enforcement, attorneys, and court officials.
Exercise of tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement, and attorneys.
Adherence to procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any assignment.
Use of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Exercise of independent judgment in interpreting and applying policy, procedure, rule, and law.
Physical Requirements Sedentary work; occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds. Requires sitting most of the time, with occasional walking and standing.
Software And Computer Skills Microsoft Office, MDEC, Adobe Suite, SharePoint, Odyssey.
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Judiciary Clerk
role at
Maryland State Law Library .
Essential Job Functions
Perform daily case processing duties, including a high volume of data entry for civil, criminal, and juvenile case types.
Receive cases/pleadings, perform cashiering duties, and process fees using a computerized cash register.
Deliver cases/pleadings to appropriate desks for docketing, assist with maintenance of court files, and issue summonses, subpoenas, and orders.
Provide customer service to customers, attorneys, and court‑related agencies in person and by telephone, following office guidelines and policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Greet and assist the general public and court‑related personnel, responding to inquiries about completing court‑related forms and court policies.
Prepare case files and ensure all necessary documents are complete and accurate per established procedures.
Process and maintain case files by reviewing pleadings, typing docket information, and establishing case files.
Enter new cases and update existing case information in the court's data system.
Review and process legal documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, continuances, and commitment papers.
Receive, enter, and account for all monies received by the court for fines, court costs, and other fees using a computerized cash register.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Eligibility Education:
High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience:
One (1) year of work experience in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal, or financial services.
Additional qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree, a Paralegal/Associate Degree or 60 college credits, or a Paralegal Certificate may substitute for the required work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Standard legal forms and documents used in the judiciary.
Basic English and arithmetic skills.
Customer service and problem‑tactful handling.
Active listening, empathy, problem solving, and communication.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Typing on a personal computer and typewriter.
Use and maintenance of alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Use of standard office and business equipment such as PCs, word processors, spreadsheets, database software, copier, register, scanner, and fax machine.
Understanding and abiding by department rules, regulations, and procedures.
Effective verbal and written communication with the public, law enforcement, attorneys, and court officials.
Exercise of tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement, and attorneys.
Adherence to procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any assignment.
Use of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Exercise of independent judgment in interpreting and applying policy, procedure, rule, and law.
Physical Requirements Sedentary work; occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds. Requires sitting most of the time, with occasional walking and standing.
Software And Computer Skills Microsoft Office, MDEC, Adobe Suite, SharePoint, Odyssey.
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