Assistant Clerk (#149)

Maine Judicial Branch•Biddeford, ME

8d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a detail-oriented team player with strong customer service skills to work as an Assistant Clerk at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford. The role involves clerical work in a Clerk’s Office and courtroom, processing civil, family, and criminal cases. It requires extensive contact with the public and attorneys, use of multiple computer systems and office equipment, and a full-time work schedule. The Judicial Branch serves Maine communities through a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. Assistant Clerks support this work by processing court matters and providing courtroom and administrative support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work/office administration; college coursework may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Accurate keyboard skills and ability to type at least 45 words per minute.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to learn detailed computer applications.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proficiency in computer software programs such as MS Office, demonstrated by training, education, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Docket, process, and file matters before the Court.
Communicate effectively with the public, judges, attorneys, and other agencies.
Schedule pre-trial activities, trials, motions, and other proceedings.
Handle and process fines, fees, and costs paid to or through the Court.
Serve as courtroom clerk and perform duties as required by the judge.
Prepare abstracts and reports for various agencies.
Operate electronic recording machines and maintain appropriate logs.
Participate in jury management activities.
Perform other varied duties as requested by the Clerk.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days every year.
Four weeks of paid parental leave.
Gym membership and childcare reimbursement programs.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Health insurance coverage with 85%-100% employer payment for an employee-only plan.
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee premiums by 5%.
Dental insurance with 100% employer payment for an employee-only plan.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions.
Voluntary deferred compensation (retirement savings 457 Plan).
Up to $1,000 tuition reimbursement each year.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
Additional wellness benefits.