Administrative Clerk (#267) Judicial Branch Internal Only

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

LOCATION: Hancock County Courthouse Ellsworth

This position is for Judicial Branch internal employees only

The Job:

Salary Range:

Grade 13 $27.04 to $36.62 per hour.

What We Offer:

At the Maine Judicial Branch we value our employees which is why we offer great 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:

• Supervises one or more divisions of a Clerks Office.

• Plans assigns and reviews work of subordinate employees.

• Participates in hiring evaluation and discipline of employees.

• Oversees the operation of the Clerks Office in the absence of the Clerk and other higher-level office supervisors.

• Supervises and/or accurately performs any or all of the following:

• Supervises and train employees and encourages and promotes continuous staff development.

• Dockets processes and files matters before the Court.

• Schedules pre-trial activities trials motions and other proceedings.

• Manages trailing dockets and consolidated trial lists.

• Handles and processes fines fees costs and other funds paid to or through the Court and maintain books ledgers and accounts as necessary.

• Reconciles cash receipts and bail account; compiles financial reports.

• Processes counsel vouchers and participates and monitors fine collection efforts.

• Prepares abstracts and reports for the Administrative Office of the Courts Secretary of State State Bureau of Investigation and other agencies as directed.

• Answers inquiries in person over the telephone and in writing from the public judges/justices attorneys and other state local county and federal agencies concerning matters before the Court.

• Ensures the provision of courteous and professional assistance and effective working relationships with all who use the Court.

• Operates electronic recording machines maintains appropriate logs and performs duties ancillary to recording

• Participates in jury management activities both traverse and grand includingpreparation of lists and mailing of questionnaires.

• Serves as courtroom clerk and performs duties as required by the judge/justice including the jury selection process.

• Performs administrative duties such as monitoring supplies and forms as requested by the Clerk.

• Performs other duties as required.

Were Looking For:

• Graduation from high school or GED.

• Two years of experience as an Associate Clerk (or similar relevant supervisory experience).

• College coursework may be substituted for the work experience on a year-for-year basis

• Alternatively a Clerks Certification and two years in a supervisory capacity may substitute for the two years of work experience as an Associate Clerk (or similar relevant supervisory experience).

• Experience in the planning assignment and supervision of the work of subordinate employees in an effective and positive manner.
• Experience in hiring evaluation and discipline of employees.
• Ability to assume overall responsibility for the operation of one or more divisions within a Clerks Office.
• Ability to train employees.
• Knowledge of the principles of progressive discipline.
• Accurately keyboard or type not less than 45 words per minute.
• Ability to complete work with accurate attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public supervisors other court staff judges/justices and attorneys in a variety of situations and circumstances.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including speaking to groups.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and the ability to accurately receive and distribute funds.
• Ability to understand and follow administrative and clerical procedures governing clerks offices including the Clerks Manual as well as Judicial Branch policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand court procedures legal documents laws and legal factors pertaining to the court system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive Judicial Branch information.
• Ability to learn detailed computer applications.
• Proficiency in the use and care of office equipment including typewriters computers calculators copy machines postage machines and fax machines and the ability to learn to use other equipment such as a TTY cash drawers and credit card readers.
• Knowledge of criminal and civil procedures and Maine court rules.

How to Apply:

This position will remain open until closed. Cover letter resume and online application are required and must be submitted online at Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA employer.