How many people in this Role?
1 Supreme Court Clerk
Who can run for this Role?
Anyone, no experience required
Main Role and Responsibilities
The Supreme Court Clerk helps the Supreme Court function smoothly by managing the court’s administrative work. The Role mirrors Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court Clerk’s court administration and records-related functions to keep the court organized, accurate, and professional.
Responsibilities include:
- Organize Court proceedings such as preparing the schedule, keeping track of cases, and assisting the court during hearings
- Manage Court records such as maintaining case files, rulings, exhibits, and other documents
- Support the Justices to stay organized during arguments and deliberations
- Record decisions by documenting the Court’s rulings and ensuring decisions are properly prepared for release
- Ensure all participants follow procedures and timelines
- Help run the courtroom by making sure the session follows the established rules and order of the court
What skills are important for this Role?
- Highly organized
- Attention to detail
- Interested in law, government, writing or public service
- Familiar with courtroom operations and procedures
Does this Role attend the Leadership Training beginning on Thursday?
Yes!
Election/Selection Procedure
At either Caucus B or C (see Caucus Agenda) when the Role is put up for nomination by the Program Director
- Have someone from your delegation enter your name in Nomination, this is done by entering your name in the chat.
- After all nominations are in you will be asked to speak about why you want this Role. Please be prepared to speak about your qualifications and why you think you would be the best person to fill this Role.
- Then the election will be held, all those present will cast a vote, the candidate receiving the most votes will be announced as the winner of this Role.
