Court Assistant Clerk | Customer-Focused & Detail-Oriented

State of Maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to join the team at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor. This full-time role involves clerical work in a Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases, with extensive contact with the public and attorneys and use of multiple computer systems and office equipment.

Starting pay is $22.65 - $23.82 per hour. Grade 10 - $22.65 - $30.73 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Typing 45 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to join the team at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor. This full-time role involves clerical work in a Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases, with extensive contact with the public and attorneys and use of multiple computer systems and office equipment.

Starting pay is $22.65 - $23.82 per hour. Grade 10 - $22.65 - $30.73 per hour.