Assistant Clerk

Assistant Clerk – State of Maine Judicial Branch The State of Maine Judicial Branch welcomes motivated team members to join us in serving the communities of Maine. The Judicial Branch plays an important role by providing a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. We have 31 courts across the state and process over 130,000 cases each year. The Assistant Clerk is a detail‑oriented team player who performs clerical work in a Clerk’s Office and courtroom, processing civil, family, and criminal cases while managing public and attorney interactions, customer service, and various computer systems. Location Somerset County Courthouse, Skowhegan Salary Range Starting pay: $22.65 – $23.82 per hour. Grade 10: $22.65 – $30.73 per hour. Benefits Work‑life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, 12 paid sick days per year. Paid parental leave: 4 weeks. Gym membership and childcare reimbursement programs. Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Health insurance (85‑100% employer paid for employee‑only plan) and premium credit (5% reduction). Dental insurance (100% employer paid for employee‑only plan). Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Defined Benefit Pension plan contributions. Voluntary deferred compensation (457 Plan). Up to $1,000 tuition reimbursement each year. Employer‑paid life insurance (1× annual salary). Additional wellness benefits. 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 appropriate logs. Participate in jury management activities. Perform other varied duties as requested by the Clerk. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. At least two years of customer‑service and/or clerical work/office administration experience (college coursework may substitute for work experience on a year‑for‑year basis). Accurate keyboard skills and ability to type at least 45 words per minute. Strong interpersonal and customer‑service skills. Ability to learn detailed computer applications. Excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in computer software programs (MS Office, etc.) as demonstrated by training, education, or work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer and complies with applicable law to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military service, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a claim or a right under the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act, marital status or any other category protected under applicable law. Application Process This position will remain open until filled. Cover letter, résumé, and online application are required. Apply online at For questions regarding the application, contact the Judicial Branch Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr