Courthouse Assistant Clerk — Public Service

Maine Judicial Branch; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Parental leave

Gym membership

Childcare reimbursement

Public Service Student Loan Forgiv​en​

Health insurance

Premium credit

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pension plan

457 Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch in Caribou, Maine, is hiring an Assistant Clerk. The role involves clerical work in a Clerk’s Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases with extensive public interaction and proficient use of computer systems and office equipment.

This is a full-time position aligned with the court schedule. The pay starts at $22.65–$23.82 per hour, with Grade 10 paying $22.65–$30.73 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work/office administration; college coursework may substitute for experience.
• Accurate keyboard skills; typing at least 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Docket, process, and file matters before the Court.
• Communicate 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 machines and maintain logs.
• Participate in jury management activities.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Typing 45 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Learn computer applications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch in Caribou, Maine, is hiring an Assistant Clerk. The role involves clerical work in a Clerk’s Office and courtroom, handling civil, family, and criminal cases with extensive public interaction and proficient use of computer systems and office equipment.

This is a full-time position aligned with the court schedule. The pay starts at $22.65–$23.82 per hour, with Grade 10 paying $22.65–$30.73 hourly.