Job Title: Law Clerk
Organization: **Members Only**
Salary: $63,119 Non-Bar Member; $70,120 Bar Member
Term: 2025-2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Type: Regular/Temporary, Full Time, At-Will
FLSA Status: Exempt
Experience: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or expected by May 2025)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, supplemental retirement plans, and employee assistance programs
Essential Functions:
- Prepare memoranda and opinions
- Research legal issues
- Prepare cases for docket
- Review case files and motions
- Perform duties related to case management
- Schedule pretrial conferences
- Attend court daily
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or expected by May 2025)
Preferred:
- Journal experience
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent legal writing and research skills
- Knowledge of civil, family, and criminal laws and court procedures
- Familiarity with computer hardware and software
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to compose orders and memoranda
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws
- Ability to perform all essential functions of the position
To apply:
- Send cover letter, resume, writing sample (no more than 10 pages), transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and 3 references to ****
- Applicants who need ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to or .
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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. Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.
The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace and applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
