Court Clerk Assistant — Public Service with Great Benefits

State of Maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick days

Parental leave

Gym membership

Childcare reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Premium credit

Dental insurance

FSAs

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to perform clerical work in a Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases with extensive public contact. The role emphasizes customer service, data entry, and operating court technology in a full-time schedule.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $22.65 to $23.82, with Grade 10 progression to $30.73 per hour. Benefits include holidays, leave, parental leave, insurance, and loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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.
• Ability to learn detailed computer applications.
• Proficiency in MS Office demonstrated 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 work

Office administration

Typing 45 wpm

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to perform clerical work in a Clerk's Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases with extensive public contact. The role emphasizes customer service, data entry, and operating court technology in a full-time schedule.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $22.65 to $23.82, with Grade 10 progression to $30.73 per hour. Benefits include holidays, leave, parental leave, insurance, and loan forgiveness programs.