Court Clerk Assistant: Public Service & Court Support

State of Maine; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

2+ weeks vacation leave

Sick leave on annual basis

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Dental insurance (employer-paid)

Pension plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch, located at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford, is seeking an Assistant Clerk to support court operations and clerical work. The role involves extensive customer contact and interaction with attorneys, performing tasks in the Clerk's Office and in courtroom settings.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, solid typing (45 wpm), and strong customer service and detail-oriented skills, with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn

Qualifications

• Two years of customer service and/or clerical experience (college coursework may substitute).
• Accurate keyboard skills; type at least 45 words per minute.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Ability to learn detailed computer applications and office software.

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.
• Serve as courtroom clerk and perform duties as required by the judge.
• Prepare abstracts and reports for various agencies.
• Operate electronic recording equipment and maintain logs.
• Participate in jury management activities.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Typing 45 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch, located at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford, is seeking an Assistant Clerk to support court operations and clerical work. The role involves extensive customer contact and interaction with attorneys, performing tasks in the Clerk's Office and in courtroom settings.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, solid typing (45 wpm), and strong customer service and detail-oriented skills, with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn