Assistant Clerk

Location:

Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland — 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. It requires extensive contact with the public and attorneys, excellent customer service skills, and proficiency with various computer systems and office equipment.

Salary Range:
Starting pay is $22.21 – $23.35 per hour. Grade 10 – $22.21 – $30.13 per hour.

• 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 $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

The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.