Probate Office Assistant

Start Date: June 10, 2024 | End Date: July 10, 2024
County: Knox County
Job Type: Other

                                                                                                               Register of Probate Office Assistant
                                                                                                                Knox County Probate Department

Each County in Maine has its own Probate Court. Probate Courts handle legal cases concerning wills and estates, guardianships, name changes and a few other family-related issues.

Overview & Schedule

The Probate Office Assistant is a part-time, temporary position as 20-25 hours per week beginning June 2024 and ending December 2024, with an option to continue. The position is responsible for various clerical and other general office duties, including data entry, customer service, scanning both current and past documents and files, filing, processing mail, preparing forms, and copying, and processing passports. 

The schedule is Monday – Friday and will be a part-time position at 20-25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• One to two years of general office experience demonstrating office skills and the ability to follow complicated procedures.
• Experience in customer service and/or dealing with the public required.
• The Probate Court is a Court that operates according to the Maine Rules of Probate Court and the office assistant is responsible for recording documents and handling individual matters prior to filing.  Good judgment and some decision-making abilities are important for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Detail oriented.
• Skilled in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to be bonded.

Compensation

The starting hourly pay range is $17.37 - $20.25, depending on closely-related experience. The County provides an Employee Assistance Program and paid holidays.  

Application Instructions

Interested applicants may apply electronically on Indeed.com or email achristie@knoxcountymaine.gov. Application forms are also available on the County’s website: www.knoxcountymaine.gov. Any relevant certifications or training certificates should be submitted with your application. The County reserves the right to reject any and all applications and to select the most qualified applicant(s).

EEO

Knox County is an equal opportunity employer. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.