Assistant Clerk (#385

Assistant Clerk

Location:

York Judicial Center, Biddeford

Salary: $22.65 - $23.82 per hour. Grade 10: $22.65 - $30.73 per hour.

• Process and file civil, family, and criminal case 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 assigned 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.
• At least two years of customer service and/or clerical or office administration experience. College coursework may substitute for work experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute.
• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to learn detailed computer applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer software, demonstrated through training, education, or work experience.

• 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days each 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) with a 5% premium credit.
• 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 per year.
• Employer‑paid life insurance (1x annual salary).
• Additional wellness benefits.

The position will remain open until the end of business on July 20, 2026. Submit a cover letter, résumé, and online application at Job Posting.

Contact the Judicial Branch Human Resources Department pne.gov for questions about the application process.

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/affirmative action employer.