Assistant Clerk – Augusta Position Available In Aroostook, Maine

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• ASSISTANT CLERK
• STATE

OF MAINE JUDICIAL BRANCH

• LOCATION:

  Capital Judicial Center, Augusta

• The State of Maine Judicial Branch welcomes motivated team members tojoin us in serving the communities of Maine within the court system.

TheJudicial Branch plays a very important role in our communities byproviding a safe, accessible, efficient, and impartial system of disputeresolution. Judicial Branch employees all support this mission, in theirvarious roles. We have 31 courts across the state and process over130,000 cases each year in support of Maines almost 1.4 millionresidents.

• The Job:

• The State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a detail-oriented teamplayer with strong customer service skills to join our team as anAssistant Clerk.

This position involves clerical work in a Clerks Officeand courtroom, where civil, family, and criminal cases are processed.

This requires extensive contact with the public and attorneys, utilizingexcellent customer service skills and managing various computer systemsand office equipment while enjoying a full-time work schedule that fitsyour life needs.

If you have experience in customer service and are interested insupporting the Maine courts, we invite you to apply to join ourdedicated team of Judicial Branch employees. We love what we do and wantto find someone who shares that enthusiasm!

• Salary Range:

• Grade 9, $20.58 to $26.76 per hour. Starting pay is $20.58
• $21.63per hour.

• What We Offer:

• At the Maine Judicial Branch, we value our employees, which is why weoffer great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, we provide
• Work-life balance: 13 paid holidays, 2+ weeks of vacation leave, and 12 paid sick days every 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 $1000 Tuition Reimbursement each year
• Employer-paid life insurance (1x 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

• Were Looking For:

• 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 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
• How to

Apply:

• Cover letter, resume, and online application must be submitted onlineat
• https://www.courts.maine.gov/about/jobs.html.
• The Judic al Branch is an EEO/AA employer.