Judiciary Clerk Criminal

Location: Carroll County Circuit Court, Westminster, Maryland

Salary: $51,079

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Position Type: Regular Full-time

About the Role

This is a clerical position performing case processing duties and responsibilities daily, involving a high volume of data entry work for multiple case types, including criminal, juvenile, CINA, and others. The Judiciary Clerk assists the general public and court-related personnel, responding to inquiries about court forms, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes legal documents such as bench warrants, bond forfeitures, subpoenas, summonses, appeals, and continuances.
• Processes new cases and arranges service of legal process via the Sheriff’s Office, private process, or certified mail.
• Greets and assists the general public and court-related personnel, providing information on court forms, policies, and procedures.
• Enters and updates case information in the court’s data systems.
• Provides case status updates and procedural information.
• Receives, enters, and accounts for all monies received for fines, court costs, and fees using a computerized cash register.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations, criminal justice, parole and probation, legal, or financial services.
• Substitution options:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree may substitute for the required work experience.
  • A Paralegal/Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits may substitute for the required work experience.
  • A Paralegal Certificate may substitute for the required work experience.

Skills

• General office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Standard legal forms and documents used in the Judiciary.
• Basic English and arithmetic (spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Customer service and handling inquiries tactfully and patiently.
• Typing on a personal computer with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use of standard office equipment (computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, cash registers, credit card machines).
• Numerical filing systems for locating files until cases are fully scanned.
• Clear, tactful, and effective communication with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and court personnel, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and adherence to departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement, and attorneys.
• Following verbal and written instructions and protocols.
• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Independent judgment in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations.

Software and Computer Skills

• MDEC Odyssey
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion greater than sedentary work but the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Continuing education programs
• Employee assistance programs
• State Retirement and Pension plans
• Telework eligibility: 1 day per week (based on job functions and approval of the Administrative Head)