Courtroom Technology Assistant

COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT

State of Maine Judicial Branch location:
Androscoggin County, Service Center Lewiston

The State of Maine Judicial Branch welcomes motivated team members to join us in serving the communities of Maine within the court system. The Judicial Branch plays a very important role in our communities by providing a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. Judicial Branch employees all support this mission, in their various roles. We have 31 courts across the state and process over 130,000 cases each year in support of Maine’s almost 1.4 million residents.

Starting Pay: $24.12 - $25.30 per hour.

Grade 11: $24.12 - $32.65 per hour.

At the Maine Judicial Branch, we value our employees, which is why we offer great benefits.

• Work-life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days every 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 $1000 Tuition Reimbursement each year
• Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Additional wellness benefits

• TECHNOLOGY Operates various equipment used in the courtroom including:
  For The Record®(FTR) digital software system, analog electronic recording systems; courtroom sound systems; assistive listening devices; video monitors; DVD and VHS player/recorder units; interactive video conferencing systems; MAC and PC systems; and other courtroom related technology.
• Troubleshoots basic hardware and software issues, and makes referrals for resolution of problems and/repairs.
• Works with service contractor to resolve issues.
• Ensures that equipment is operating properly and arranges for maintenance, as necessary.
• Additionally, arranges for ongoing, basic, preventative maintenance on recording equipment.

• When assigned to a courtroom, checks microphones, cabling, recording heads, monitors recording of court testimony, determines and directs changes in microphone positions, adjusts volume and other controls for all equipment.
• When so assigned, controls microphone levels to ensure proper recording during different situations that occur during the proceedings, such as bench conferences, and conferences in the judge's chambers.
• In the courtroom, determines and directs changes in microphone and speaker position for optimum recording quality.
• In the courtroom, creates detailed log notes, plays back recorded court proceedings, may mark exhibits/swear in witnesses, as needed, and prepares material requested by the Court.
• Produces and assesses original/duplicate recordings of court proceedings.
• Carefully reviews recordings for optimum recording quality and maintains relevant lists for quality control.
• Prepares and reviews audio assessments of original/duplicate recordings to identify problems and develop solutions for optimum recording quality.
• Assists in the development of quality control procedures for recording court proceedings.
• Conducts equipment inventories as assigned.
• Provides staff training and develops training materials/checklists.
• Forwards transcript orders and relevant materials to OTO to assist with transcription.
• May provide transcript cost estimates.
• Prepares reports, memoranda, and other court related documents as instructed.
• Travels to courts as assigned.
• Provides administrative support, when assigned.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

• Provides excellent customer service.
• Communicates and interacts effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing with the public, judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, and other state, local, county, and federal agencies concerning matters before the Court.
• Performs courtroom duties as required by the judge/justice, including…