Assistant Clerk (#149)

Judicial Department•Biddeford, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a detail-oriented team player with strong customer service skills to join its Clerk’s Office and courtroom staff at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford. The position involves clerical work processing civil, family, and criminal cases, extensive contact with the public and attorneys, and use of computer systems and office equipment. The role supports the Judicial Branch’s mission of providing a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. This is a full-time position. Starting pay is $22.65–$23.82 per hour; the Grade 10 pay range is $22.65–$30.73 per hour. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work or 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 through 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 each 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-paid for the employee-only plan.
Health insurance premium credit resulting in a 5% decrease in employee premiums.
Dental insurance, 100% employer-paid for the employee-only plan.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a 457 retirement savings plan.
Up to $1,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
Additional wellness benefits.