Judiciary Clerk Communications Center

Job Title Judiciary Clerk Division/Department Communications Center Closing Date September 9, 2026 Location Prince George's County Circuit Court, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Salary $51,079 FLSA Status Non-Exempt At Will No Position Type Regular Full time Benefits The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including the following: medical dental vision life insurance paid time off paid holidays tuition assistance continuing education programs employee assistance programs State Retirement and Pension plans Maryland Judiciary Benefits (mdcourts.gov) About the Maryland Court System | Maryland Courts (mdcourts.gov) salaryrangesfy27.pdf Essential Job Functions The Judiciary Clerk position is a clerical position with the responsibility of assisting and providing customer service both in person at the intake counter and over the phone to the public for Prince George's County Circuit Court. Accept and enter new civil, family, and probate cases and issue applicable notices and/or summons. Process payments and perform cashier duties utilizing the cashier functions in Enterprise Justice. Assist with processing incoming and outgoing correspondence for all departments within the court complex using the Pitney Bowes postage machine. Generate logs for the appropriate departments to sign upon receipt as a tracking mechanism for all USPS certified, FedEx and UPS packages. Sorts, opens, date stamps, and distributes all incoming mail and inter-office correspondence to the appropriate departments. Works overtime as needed and performs other duties as assigned. Assists the public with new case filings within the Intake Division of the Communications Center. Ensures cases are initiated correctly and the correct fees are applied and processed. Indexes all New Case Filings, applies correct fees, issues summons, operates cash register, and reconciles fees daily. Scans all incoming pleadings and correspondence from pro se litigants. Answers incoming phone inquiries for the clerk's office. Sorts, opens, date Stamps and distributes all incoming and outgoing correspondence within the Clerk's Office, including Fed Ex, UPS, and Certified Mail. Performs other duties as assigned. Adheres to the Policies and Procedures within the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office. 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. Note: A Paralegal/Associates Degree or 60 college credits may substitute the required work experience. A Paralegal Certificate 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 to include, but not limited to, spelling, punctuation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Skill In Customer service and handling problems tactfully and patiently. Typing on a personal computer. 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, cash register, scanner, fax machine, etc. Use and maintain numerical filing system to locate files, until all cases are completely scanned. Communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively with judges, the public, police agencies, attorneys, and other court officials and personnel, both verbally and in writing. Understand and abide by departmental rules, regulations, and procedures. Exercise tact, diplomacy, and impartiality in dealing with the public, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys. Follow procedures, verbal and written instructions, and protocols for any given assignment. Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Exercise independent judgment in interpreting and applying appropriate policy, procedure, rule, law, and/or regulation to a situation. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Work overtime as needed and perform all essential functions of the position. Walk an extensive amount to deliver mail and other correspondence. Use independent judgement to discern and record pertinent information. Establish a good work ethic and work well with others. Work with significant time constraints and restrictive working conditions. Generate logs using Microsoft Excel. Process documents as well as sort through the high volume of correspondence. Learn and use case management system to docket incoming pleadings and correspondence. 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. Equipment, Machinery And Tools Personal computer, printer, and hand cart to log mail. Pitney Bowes Meter Machine to apply postage. Hand scanner to scan mail bar codes/file-trail. Calculator to reconcile checks, credit cards and cash. Time clocks to ensure proper time keeping on pleadings. Software And Computer Skills Mid-level data entry skills in ACS or Case Management Systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, RFID File-trial Postal Service Tracking Software (Arrival), Pitney Bowes Meter Machine, Cash register. 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. Contact & Equal Opportunity For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland Judiciary