Assistant Clerk (#112)

State of Maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick days

Parental leave

Gym membership

Childcare reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Premium credit

Dental insurance

FSAs

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to perform clerical work in a Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases with extensive public contact. The role emphasizes customer service, data entry, and operating court technology in a full-time schedule.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $22.65 to $23.82, with Grade 10 progression to $30.73 per hour. Benefits include holidays, leave, parental leave, insurance, and loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work.
• 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office demonstrated by training or work experience.

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 logs.
• Participate in jury management activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Clerk.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Office administration

Typing 45 wpm

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Clerk

State of Maine Judicial Branch

Location: Penobscot Judicial Center, Bangor

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 Job

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.

If you have experience in customer service and are interested in supporting the Maine courts, we invite you to join our dedicated team of Judicial Branch employees. We love what we do and want to find someone who shares that enthusiasm!

Salary Range

Starting pay is $22.65 - $23.82 per hour.

Grade 10 - $22.65 - $30.73 per hour.

What We Offer

• 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

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

We're Looking For

• 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

The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.