Deputy Clerk/Generalist

United States Courts; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Coverage (Optional)

Life Insurance

Thrift Savings Plan with matching

Public Transit Subsidy Program

Opportunities to telework

Job summary

The United States District Court in Bangor, Maine seeks an entry-level Deputy Clerk/Generalist. The role handles initial filing, case processing, and public inquiries, with CM/ECF help desk support and docket entry duties.

The position emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and strong communication with the public. Responsibilities include filing coordination, document routing, mail processing, and occasional courtroom deputy tasks, all within federal and local rules.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma and at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to work at CL 24 level.
• College degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams and Zoom.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by giving court information to the public by phone and in person.
• Assist with reproduction of court documents and process incoming mail and docket entries.
• Enter court documents and proceedings into the electronic docket system.
• Perform courtroom deputy duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma with 1+ year specialized experience

College degree preferred

Tools

Word

Outlook

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office is seeking an entry-level Deputy Clerk/Generalist position in Bangor, Maine. The ideal candidate is well-organized and detail-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills and a desire to work with and serve the public.

The Generalist Clerk performs many general functions for the Clerk’s Office and the Court and is responsible for processing case information and papers during the initial filing of court documents in accordance with procedures and rules. This position will include customer service by providing court information to the public via telephone and in person, including answers to Case Management/Electronic Case Files (“CM/ECF”) help desk related questions. The Generalist Clerk assists with the reproduction of court documents. This position entails receiving and reviewing incoming court documents in compliance with federal and local court rules. The Generalist Clerk is responsible for processing incoming mail, routing court documents to the proper offices, and entering court documents and proceedings into the electronic docket system. A Generalist Clerk will perform operational duties, including courtroom deputy duties, as needed, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma and at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to work at CL 24 level.

Court Preferred:

College degree from an accredited institution.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams and Zoom.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Specialized Experience

Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations. Experience demonstrative of being highly organized and capable of handling multiple tasks and time demands. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience because operational court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.

Employee Benefits

The U.S. District Court offers a generous benefits package to full-time, permanent employees, which includes:

• 13 Days Paid Vacation (per year for the first three years)
• 20 Days Paid Vacation (after three years)
• 26 Days Paid Vacation (after fifteen years)
• Medical Insurance
• Optional - Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Thrift Savings Plan with matching funds (401k & Roth 401k style)
• Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS-FRAE)
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Programs
• Public Transit Subsidy Program
• Optional - Long-Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides free counseling, financial assistance, and basic legal services to all eligible employees
• Opportunities to telework in accordance with local court policy.

Notice to Applicant:

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or be eligible to work in the United States.
• Employees of the U.S. District Court are “At Will” employees and are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• The selected candidate will be subject to a 10-year FBI background check (including references, criminal history, and credit history) as a condition of employment.
• All appointments are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay.
• The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.