Courtroom Support Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick days

Gym membership

Childcare reimbursement

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to support the Clerk’s Office and courtroom operations at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford. The role emphasizes high-quality customer service as civil, family, and criminal cases are processed, with extensive public contact and use of multiple computer systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant clerical or customer service experience, plus strong typing and interpersonal

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 in MS Office and ability to learn detailed 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.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Typing speed 45 wpm

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant Clerk to support the Clerk’s Office and courtroom operations at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford. The role emphasizes high-quality customer service as civil, family, and criminal cases are processed, with extensive public contact and use of multiple computer systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant clerical or customer service experience, plus strong typing and interpersonal