Assistant Clerk

ASSISTANT CLERK STATE OF MAINE JUDICIAL BRANCH

LOCATION:

Androscoggin County Courthouse, 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.

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. This requires extensive contact with the public and attorneys, utilizing excellent customer service skills and managing various computer systems and office equipment while enjoying a full-time work schedule that fits your life needs.

Starting pay is $22.65 - $23.82 per hour.

Grade 10, $22.65 - $30.73

At the Maine Judicial Branch, we value our employees, which is why we offer great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, we provide:

• 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

• 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 for work experience 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

Cover letter, resume, and online application must be submitted online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.