Assistant Clerk (#349)

Maine Judicial Branch; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick days

Parental leave

Gym membership

Childcare reimbursement

Public Service Student Loan Forgivness

Health insurance

Premium credit

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk in Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland, to perform clerical work in the Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal matters with extensive public contact.

This full-time role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and the ability to navigate multiple computer systems and office equipment while supporting the courts and communities of Maine.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or public-facing roles.
• Ability to manage multiple computer systems and office equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent communication with the public, judges, and attorneys.

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 fines, fees, and costs paid to or through the Court.

Job description

ASSISTANT CLERK

STATE OF MAINE JUDICIAL BRANCH

LOCATION: Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland

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 apply 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:

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

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