Courtroom Assistant Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

2+ weeks vacation

12 paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Health insurance coverage (employer)

Pension plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch seeks an Assistant Clerk to support the Clerk’s Office and courtroom operations in Bangor. This full-time role involves filing, docketing, and frequent contact with the public and legal professionals, while handling various computer systems and office equipment.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of clerical/customer service experience, strong typing skills, and solid MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work/office administration.
• Accurate keyboard skills and typing 45+ words per minute.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service capabilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs and basic computer systems.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 45 wpm

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch seeks an Assistant Clerk to support the Clerk’s Office and courtroom operations in Bangor. This full-time role involves filing, docketing, and frequent contact with the public and legal professionals, while handling various computer systems and office equipment.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of clerical/customer service experience, strong typing skills, and solid MS Office proficiency.