Assistant Clerk

Assistant Clerk

Join the State of Maine Judicial Branch — a team dedicated to delivering a safe, accessible, and impartial dispute‑resolution system for Maine’s residents.

Androscoggin County Courthouse, Lewiston

The Assistant Clerk position involves clerical work in the Clerk’s Office and courtroom, processing civil, family, and criminal cases. The role requires extensive public and attorney interaction, strong customer‑service skills, and proficiency with various computer systems and office equipment.

Starting pay is $22.21–$23.35 per hour. Grade 10 pays $22.21–$30.13 per hour.

• 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days per year
• 4‑week paid parental leave
• 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% reduction 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 customer‑service and/or clerical work experience (college coursework may be substituted one‑for‑one)
• Typing speed of at least 45 words per minute
• Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills
• Ability to learn detailed computer applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and related software

The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.