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ASSISTANT CLERK

STATE OF MAINE JUDICIAL BRANCH

LOCATION: Franklin County Consolidated Courthouse, Franklin

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, $19.98 to $25.99 per hour. Starting pay is $19.98 - $21.00per hour.

A 3% cost of living increase is scheduled for July 2024.

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, and12 paid sick days every year.Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeksGym membership and childcare reimbursement programsPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramHealth insurance coverage (85%-100% employer-paid for employee-onlyplan)Health insurance premium credit (5% decrease in employee premiums)Dental insurance (100% employer-paid for employee-only plan)Health and dependent care flexible spending accountsDefined Benefit Pension plan contributionsVoluntary deferred compensation (retirement savings 457 Plan)Up to $1000 Tuition Reimbursement each yearEmployer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary)Additional wellness benefitsResponsibilities:

Docket, process, and file matters before the CourtCommunicate effectively with the public, judges, attorneys, andother agenciesSchedule pre-trial activities, trials, motions, and otherproceedingsHandle and process fines, fees, and costs paid to or through theCourtServe as courtroom clerk and perform duties as required by the judgePrepare abstracts and reports for various agenciesOperate electronic recording machines and maintain appropriate logsParticipate in jury management activitiesPerform other varied duties as requested by the ClerkWere Looking For:

High school diploma or GEDTwo years of experience providing customer service and/or clericalwork/office administration. (College coursework may be substitutedfor work experience on a year-for-year basis)Accurate keyboard skills and ability to type at least 45 words perminuteStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to learn detailed computer applicationsExcellent attention to detailProficiency in computer software programs such as MS Office asdemonstrated by training, education, or work experienceHow to Apply:

Cover letter, resume, and online application must be submi ted onlineathttps://www.courts.maine.gov/about/jobs.html.

The Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.