Courtroom Clerk & Docket Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Childcare reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch seeks an Assistant Clerk at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. This full-time clerical role handles docketing, filing, and courtroom support for civil, family, and criminal cases, with extensive public contact and courthouse duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of customer service or clerical work; capable of typing 45 wpm and using MS Office.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work/office administration.
• Accurate keyboard skills and ability to type at least 45 words per minute.
• Proficiency with MS Office and related computer applications.

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

Typing 45 wpm

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Court filing systems

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch seeks an Assistant Clerk at Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. This full-time clerical role handles docketing, filing, and courtroom support for civil, family, and criminal cases, with extensive public contact and courthouse duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of customer service or clerical work; capable of typing 45 wpm and using MS Office.