Assistant Clerk

The State of Maine Judicial Branch seeks a detail‑oriented team member to serve as an Assistant Clerk at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland. The role involves clerical work in a clerk’s office and courtroom, supporting civil, family, and criminal cases.

Salary range: $22.21 to $23.35 per hour (Grade
10).

• 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 be substituted 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.
• Proficiency in computer software programs such as MS Office.

• Work‑life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 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) and premium credit (5% discount).
• 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 Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.