Assistant Clerk

Job Summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is searching for a detail‑oriented Assistant Clerk to support civil, family, and criminal case processing in a Clerk’s Office and courtroom. The role requires strong customer service skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to handle a full‑time schedule that fits the employee’s life needs.

York Judicial Center, Biddeford, Maine.

Starting pay: $22.21 – $23.35 per hour. Grade
10: $22.21 – $30.13 per hour.

• 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days annually
• 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% employer‑paid for 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 annually
• Employer‑paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Additional wellness benefits

• 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 required
• Two years of experience in customer service and/or clerical work/office administration (college coursework may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis)
• Accurate keyboard skills; 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

Submit a cover letter, résumé, and online application at this link. This position will remain open until filled.

Contact the Judicial Branch Human Resources Department pne.gov if you have questions about the online application process.

The Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/affirmative action 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.

All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check comprising reference checks, educational verification, license/certification verification, and criminal history check.