Assistant Clerk

Job Overview

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a detail-oriented team player with strong customer service skills to join our team as an Assistant Clerk. This position involves clerical work in a Clerk’s Office and courtroom, where civil, family, and criminal cases are processed. The Assistant Clerk interacts extensively with the public, attorneys, judges, and other agencies.

Starting pay: $22.21 – $23.35 per hour.

Grade 10: $22.21 – $30.13 per hour.

• 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% decrease in employee premiums)
• 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 each year
• Employer‑paid life insurance (1× 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.
• 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.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer software programs such as MS Office, as demonstrated by training, education, or work experience.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston District Court.

Apply online at  This position will remain open until filled.

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 committed to providing 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, 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.