NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Judgment Clerk
Justice Center - West Chester, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.62/hr - $20.62/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Judgment Clerk to provide advanced administrative support and clerical duties within the Prothonotary department. The role involves handling legal documents, providing customer service, and performing various office tasks to ensure efficient operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support (arrange meetings, scheduling, create reports, handle correspondence, research, etc.)
Receptionist or back-up receptionist duties (answer phones, make outgoing calls, direct calls, greet visitors)
Typing and data entry (prepare and distribute lists, transcription, maintain statistical data, proofreading)
Clerical duties (fax, copy, print, etc.)
Maintain databases, logs and spreadsheets
Sort and distribute incoming mail
Maintain supplies
Filing (pull files, re-file, maintain records)
Take minutes of meetings, transcribe and distribute to appropriate parties
Special projects as assigned (e.g., training, run errands, etc.)
Other duties and office functions as determined (e.g., attend conferences and meetings, facilitate meetings, etc.)
Responsible for the intake, time stamping, processing of all legal documents filed with the Civil Division
Examine and verifies information contained on incoming documents for accuracy prior to time stamping or electronic acceptance and processing
Receives payment and issues receipts for documents, services and requests requiring payment of a fee
Certifies various standard civil legal forms according to Pa Rules of Civil Procedure
Assists public with the process of searching Prothonotary records and answers inquiries related to docket entries and case dispositions
Provide prompt, courteous, and professional customer service at filing counter
Ability to analyze situations accurately and pursue an effective course of action
May be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time with on-the-job training
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum of one year of general office experience
Intermediate skills in using a personal computer and various software packages
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong typing skills (minimum of 55 wpm)
Ability to use office machines (fax, copier, calculator, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in grammar and spelling
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
This position may require a general understanding of human resource guidelines
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of County management
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Intermediate to Advanced Word skills
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Intermediate to Advanced Access skills
Intermediate to Advanced PowerPoint skills
PeopleSoft skills (Financial and/or HR) or the ability to learn PeopleSoft
Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
Basic skills to use the Internet for research purposes
Basic Court Management System software skills or the ability to learn CMS
Professionalism
Ability to remain courteous and maintain composure under stressful situations
Ability to deal with all types of personalities
Ability to deal with money
Ability to work extended hours, as required
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
This position requires confidentiality
A valid driver's license may be required
Preferred
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with courses in Office Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
At least two years of customer service experience
Ability to establish priorities and carry tasks to completion
Excellent ability to handle and resolve recurring problems
Ability to multi-task
Ability to use all office equipment
Accurate and detail oriented
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of county policies and procedure
Benefits
The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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