County of Lancaster · 3 days ago
Administrative Assistant - Courts
Court Administration-50 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $43K/yr
3+ years expCounty of Lancaster is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Domestic Violence Court. The role involves clerical work, data entry, and supervising office processes to ensure compliance with court procedures.
Financial ServicesGovernmentProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Receive and docket domestic violence (DV) complaints as needed; schedule DV hearings in coordination with the DV schedule and list of dates for DV Court; prepare and send written notices of hearing to all parties; account for any funds and process funds and documents pertaining to bail; establish and maintain files and computer records for all cases; update such records and docket sheets with all activity with each case
Receive and date stamp all complaints; ensure Magisterial District Judge's signature is on complaint; send copy by certified mail to defendant; assist in the preparation of warrants and notify sheriff and law enforcement officials of issuance; establish and maintain files and computer records for all cases; update same with all activity
Receive visitors and callers to the office, answer questions from public, lawyers, representatives from other offices in the Court, the County, the State and related organizations. Inform the public about general functions and operations of DV Court. Provide information to attorneys and Court officials on particular cases; refer individuals to other officials and offices for further assistance as deemed appropriate
Receive, review and process incoming mail; answer correspondence and refer complex and/or misdirected mail to a more appropriate party; prepare or otherwise handle correspondence, memoranda, forms, and similar activity for all DV cases
Print the completed docket transcript form in all criminal cases referred to DV Court; prepare summonses and/or warrants, depending on nature of complaint and subsequent processing; notify constable and/or sheriff’s to arrange transport service; determine availability of and coordinate schedules for police officials, private attorneys and case participants; schedule preliminary hearings; print daily schedule; distribute scheduling information to all involved parties
Assists the DUI Court Specialist weekly to update files, prepare for DUI Court, assist with court sessions, as well as cover for the DUI Court Specialist in the event of absences
Coordinate with the assigned DV Court Magisterial District Judge to arrange for the completion of judicial tasks. Prepare and coordinate the operation of devices using Advanced Communication Technology (e.g. Video conferencing) when necessary
Prepare office supply order forms and other forms required by the Court Administration Office
Attend any job-related training sessions or programs required by the Deputy Court Administrator, Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas or Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Education equivalent to high school graduate, including course work in standard business practices
Three years of clerical and/or data entry experience in an administrative, governmental, judicial or law enforcement setting
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and ability to perform this job
Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures commonly employed in administrative, governmental, judicial and/or law enforcement offices
Thorough knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation as used in governmental or judicial offices
Knowledge of the organizational relationships within the court and related organizations
Knowledge of the functions, programs and operations of the Magisterial District Judge System
Skill in organizing workload, establishing priorities and completing clerical processing requirements
Skill in maintaining current, accurate and comprehensive financial books and accounts
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the magisterial district judge, subordinates, callers, visitors, attorneys, defendants, complainants, and representatives of other offices
Knowledge of operation of copier, fax, computer, computer applications, printers
Ability to operate typewriting, copying, computing and other office equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with members of the Judiciary, co-workers, representatives of other agencies, and the public; both orally and in writing
Ability to recognize safety hazards and provide solution to concerns
Ability to resolve minor mechanical problems with office equipment, i.e., fax machine, copier, printers, etc
Successful completion of a Background Investigation
Ability to sit, sometimes for long periods of time
Ability to communicate with court and non-court personnel
Ability to frequently move from one location to another within the court office with reasonable accommodations
Ability to regularly lift and/or move case files or office supplies weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to operate a PC and/or any other general office equipment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Company
County of Lancaster
Lancaster County is located in South Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, approximately 70 miles west of Philadelphia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Goodson
CEO
Christina Fluegel
Chief Records Officer
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