State of Maine · 2 months ago
Courtroom Technology Assistant (#733) Judicial Branch Internal Only
No Address - Portland
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.65/hr - $32.01/hr
2+ years expThe State of Maine Judicial Branch is seeking a Courtroom Technology Assistant to support courtroom operations through the management of various technologies. This role involves operating courtroom equipment, ensuring proper functionality, and providing excellent customer service to court personnel and the public.
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Responsibilities
Operates various equipment used in the courtroom including: For The Record®(FTR) digital software system, analog electronic recording systems; courtroom sound systems; assistive listening devices; video monitors; DVD and VHS player/recorder units; interactive video conferencing systems; MAC and PC systems; and other courtroom related technology
Troubleshoots basic hardware and software issues, and makes referrals for resolution of problems and/repairs. Works with service contractor to resolve issues
Ensures that equipment is operating properly and arranges for maintenance, as necessary. Additionally, arranges for ongoing, basic, preventative maintenance on recording equipment
When assigned to a courtroom, checks microphones, cabling, recording heads, monitors recording of court testimony, determines and directs changes in microphone positions, adjusts volume and other controls for all equipment
When so assigned, controls microphone levels to ensure proper recording during different situations that occur during the proceedings, such as bench conferences, and conferences in the judge's chambers
In the courtroom, determines and directs changes in microphone and speaker position for optimum recording quality
In the courtroom, creates detailed log notes, plays back recorded court proceedings, may mark exhibits/swear in witnesses, as needed, and prepares material requested by the Court
Produces and assesses original/duplicate recordings of court proceedings
Carefully reviews recordings for optimum recording quality and maintains relevant lists for quality control
Prepares and reviews audio assessments of original/duplicate recordings to identify problems and develop solutions for optimum recording quality
Assists in the development of quality control procedures for recording court proceedings
Conducts equipment inventories as assigned
Provides staff training and develops training materials/checklists
Forwards transcript orders and relevant materials to OTO to assist with transcription
May provide transcript cost estimates
Prepares reports, memoranda, and other court related documents as instructed
Travels to courts as assigned
Provides administrative support, when assigned
Performs related duties, as assigned
Provides excellent customer service
Communicates and interacts effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing with the public, judicial officers, court staff, attorneys, and other state, local, county, and federal agencies concerning matters before the Court
Performs courtroom duties as required by the judge/justice, including the jury selection process
Upon the approval of the Manager of the Office of Transcript Operations, may perform work typically assigned to court clerks
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school (or GED)
Ability to operate and maintain various courtroom technologies, such as electronic recording, courtroom sound systems, assistive listening devices, computers, television monitors, DVD and DHS, interactive video systems, and other related courtroom technology
Ability to learn detailed computer applications, including recording software
Ability to understand and work with networked computers, and to pull audio from a network
Accurately keyboard or type, not less than, 45 words per minute
Ability to interact effectively with the public, supervisors, other court staff, judicial officers, and attorneys, in a variety of situations and circumstances, while maintaining excellent customer service skills
Ability to understand court procedures/process, legal documents, laws, and legal factors pertaining to the court system
Ability to understand and follow administrative and clerical procedures governing Clerks' Offices, including the Clerk's Manual, as well as Judicial Branch policies and procedures
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive Judicial Branch information
Ability to complete work with accurate attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form
Ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to travel to courts throughout the state
Ability to work effectively in a public courtroom setting
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Preferred
Two years of clerical experience in a Clerk's Office, or comparable work preferred
Experience with technologies used in courtrooms preferred
Benefits
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
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