Court Clerk Assistant — Public Service & Customer Care

State of Maine; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to perform clerical work in the Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases with extensive public interaction. A full-time schedule is offered with competitive benefits.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of customer service/clerical experience, with strong typing (45 wpm) and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of customer service and/or clerical experience; college coursework may substitute for experience.
• Accurate keyboard skills; typing at least 45 words per minute.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities; detail oriented.
• Proficiency in MS Office as shown 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 tasks

Interpersonal skills

Typing speed 45 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to perform clerical work in the Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases with extensive public interaction. A full-time schedule is offered with competitive benefits.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of customer service/clerical experience, with strong typing (45 wpm) and MS Office skills.