The United States District Court for the District of Maine is seeking a dedicated and experienced administrator to serve as the Clerk of Court. This is an executive-level management position, responsible for operational and administrative management of the Court. The Court requires a Clerk who possesses outstanding leadership and management skills and the technical expertise needed to competently, efficiently, and conscientiously attend to complex administrative, operational, and budgetary challenges.

The Clerk of Court serves under the direction of the Chief Judge and is responsible for performing the statutory duties of the Office of the Clerk pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 751. Among the core duties of the Clerk’s Office is serving as the official custodian of the records and dockets of the Court, a task crucial to the Court’s administration of justice in the cases that come before it. The Clerk is responsible for managing all administrative and operational activities of the Clerk’s Office and overseeing the performance of the statutory duties of the office, including the establishment of strategic goals, budget development and two execution, and coordination of activities with other court units, federal agencies, and legal associations. The Clerk’s Office is also responsible for providing administrative support services in the areas of human resources, information systems, space and facilities, and finance.

The Clerk’s Office currently has a staff of twenty-seven employees, located between the Bangor and Portland offices. Although the Clerk’s primary duty station is in Portland, regular, periodic travel to the Bangor courthouse is a requirement of the position.