Assistant Clerk Part-time

Assistant Clerk (Part-time)

Location:

Sagadahoc County Courthouse, West Bath.

The State of Maine Judicial Branch welcomes motivated team members to serve the communities of Maine within the court system. The Judicial Branch plays a very important role by providing a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution.

• 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

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work/office administration (college coursework may substitute 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

Start pay: $22.65–$23.82 per hour (Grade
10: $22.65–$30.73 per hour). 48 hours bi‑weekly.

• Work‑life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks vacation leave, 12 paid sick days per year
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks
• Gym membership and childcare reimbursement programs
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Health insurance coverage (85–100% employer‑paid for employee‑only plan)
• Health insurance premium credit (5% reduction)
• Dental insurance (100% employee‑only plan)
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Defined benefit pension plan contributions
• Voluntary deferred compensation (457 plan)
• Up to $1,000 tuition reimbursement per year
• Employer‑paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Additional wellness benefits

This position will remain open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and online application at  If you have questions about the online application process, contact Judicial Branch Human Resources pne.gov.

The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer. The State of Maine Judicial Branch complies with applicable law to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military service, whistle blower activity, previous assertion of a claim or a right under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act, marital status or any other category protected under applicable law unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

The Judicial Branch maintains a working environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment, for all employees. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check, including reference checks, educational verification, license/certification verification, and criminal history check.

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.