Assistant Clerk (#081)

Judicial Department; United States; On-site; USD 30,596 - 41,507; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

The Judicial Department in the United States is looking for an Assistant Clerk to join the Lewiston District Court. This role requires strong customer service skills and involves clerical work in the Clerk’s Office and courtroom, processing civil and criminal cases.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience. Benefits include paid holidays, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. An ability to communicate effectively is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years of customer service and/or clerical work experience.
• Ability to learn detailed computer applications.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Docket, process, and file matters before the Court.
• Communicate effectively with the public and agencies.
• Schedule pre-trial activities, trials, and motions.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Attention to detail

Keyboard skills (45 wpm)

Computer software proficiency (MS Office)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assistant Clerk – Androscoggin County, Lewiston District Court

Eligibility: If you are a current Judicial, Legislative, or Executive Branch employee of the State of Maine, please apply through "Find Jobs" using your existing PRISM account.

The 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, processing civil, family, and criminal cases. Extensive contact with the public and attorneys is required, along with managing computer systems and office equipment.

Salary Range: Starting pay $22.21–$23.35 per hour (Grade10); $22.21–$30.13 per hour.

What We Offer

• 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks vacation leave, and 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) and health insurance premium credit (5%).
• Dental insurance – 100% employer‑paid.
• Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions.
• Voluntary deferred compensation (457 Plan).
• Up to $1,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Employer‑paid life insurance (1× annual salary).
• Additional wellness benefits.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of customer service and/or clerical work/office administration experience (college coursework may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis).
• Keyboard skills: 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.

The Maine Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmer of affirmative action employer. For questions about the application process, please contact [e-mail].