Judiciary Clerk

Main Purpose

The Judiciary Clerk performs all civil court functions to include processing and maintaining civil case files for Montgomery County Circuit Court. The incumbent issues writs, summonses, and subpoenas. Records liens and judgments. Enters dismissals and satisfactions. Other duties include entering all civil orders into the computer and following through with any additional instructions. Issues bench warrants, submits copies to appropriate parties, and sends appropriate court notices to all parties. Provides service to the public, attorneys, and court related personnel. Any other duties needed outside of assigned responsibilities to help any office and the court to achieve its goal and aid in the improvement and success of the court.

Responsibilities

• Data Entry: Locate files, enter data in computer for new suits and pleadings, issue summonses, send notices, forward files to appropriate offices.
• Customer Service: Check, file stamp, assign file numbers; operate cash register; process registry money and bonds; assist attorneys, abstractors, general public, and court employees.
• Process requests for writs, including writs of garnishment; writs of execution; writs of body attachment; and Habeas Corpus.
• Enter court orders into computer; perform ordered clerk functions; send copies; issue publications and posting orders; and enter bonds.
• Enter courtroom work in computer, record Foreign Judgments, enter judgments in docket and index and mail Notice of Entry of Judgment.
• Issue subpoenas; enter dismissals and satisfactions and close case; enter costs; complete cost sheets; and maintain tickler system.
• Transfer cases to other courts; package and return required transcripts; prepare certified copies; receive and work cases received from other courts.

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, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.
• Knowledge of basic English and arithmetic to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Skill in customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently.
• Skill in typing on a personal computer.
• Skill in 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.
• Ability to use and maintain alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys.
• Ability to follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment.
• Ability to use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation.
• Ability to type 35 wpm.

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.

Location: Montgomery County Circuit Court, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850

Salary: $51,079

Position Type: Full Time

Closing Date: September 5, 2026

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