Assistant Clerk

If you are a current Judicial, Legislative, or Executive Branch employee of the State of Maine, please apply through "Find Jobs" using your existing PRISM account. Assistant Clerk – State of Maine Judicial Branch Location: Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland The State of Maine Judicial Branch welcomes motivated team members to join us in serving the communities of Maine within the court system. The Judicial Branch plays a very important role in our communities by providing a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of dispute resolution. Judicial Branch employees all support this mission in their various roles. We have 31 courts across the state and process over 130,000 cases each year in support of Maine’s almost 1.4 million residents. Job Overview The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a detail-oriented team player with strong customer service skills to join our team as an Assistant Clerk. This position involves clerical work in a Clerk’s Office and courtroom, where civil, family, and criminal cases are processed. It requires extensive contact with the public and attorneys, utilizing excellent customer service skills, and managing various computer systems and office equipment while maintaining a full‑time work schedule that fits your life needs. Salary Range: Starting pay is $22.65 – $23.82 per hour. Grade 10 – $22.65 – $30.73 per hour. Benefits 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days each year. Paid parental leave: 4 weeks. Gym membership and childcare reimbursement programs. Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Health insurance coverage (85%–100% employer‑paid for employee‑only plan). Health insurance premium credit (5% decrease in employee premiums). Dental insurance (100% employer‑paid for employee‑only plan). Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Defined benefit pension plan contributions. Voluntary deferred compensation (retirement savings 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. Two years of experience providing customer service and/or clerical work/office administration. (College coursework may be substituted for work experience on a year‑for‑year basis.) Accurate keyboard skills and the 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 such as MS Office, as demonstrated by training, education, or work experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity / affirmative action employer. It complies with applicable law to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military service, whistleblower activity, prior assertion of a claim or a right under the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act, marital status or any other category protected under applicable law unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists. #J-18808-Ljbffr