Court Clerk Assistant – Public Service & Growth

Judicial Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

State of Maine Judicial Branch seeks an Assistant Clerk to docket, process, and file matters before the Court, and to communicate with the public, judges, attorneys, and other agencies. The role includes scheduling pre-trial activities, trials, and other proceedings, handling fines and costs, and serving as courtroom clerk.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of customer service/clerical experience, fast keyboarding, and strong attention to detail with MS Office

Qualifications

• 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

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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

State of Maine Judicial Branch seeks an Assistant Clerk to docket, process, and file matters before the Court, and to communicate with the public, judges, attorneys, and other agencies. The role includes scheduling pre-trial activities, trials, and other proceedings, handling fines and costs, and serving as courtroom clerk.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of customer service/clerical experience, fast keyboarding, and strong attention to detail with MS Office