City of Philadelphia · 21 hours ago
Legal Clerk I – Family Division
1501 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$39K/yr - $39K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is seeking a Legal Clerk I for the Family Division, which plays a vital role in supporting the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Branches of Family Court. This entry-level position involves clerical legal work, including data input, preparing court lists, and maintaining case records under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Initiate and update Family Court cases on applicable computer systems
Check if litigants have other active/inactive cases and pending proceedings; if individual is in custody or under any type of supervision; details of custody status and/or court supervision
Check for any and all information from litigant and case histories that are pertinent to pending matter
Selects and schedule court dates, conferences, and other appointments
Copies court list, blocking out the prejudicial information in the notes, if applicable
Records the judge’s order on the court list; records any exhibits that are marked and moved into evidence
Schedules the next hearing date and records all related dispositional codes, conditions, and institutions
At Pre-Trial and Detention hearings, obtain attorney ID# and appoint counsel for juvenile in computer
If conflict counsel is needed, forwards request to Legal Liaison Office for formal appointment. When counsel is attached, completes the paperwork and forward to Legal Liaison Office. If notification of counsel is necessary, notify the Legal Liaison Office
Typing as required during court proceedings
Conduct in-person and telephone Interviews with litigants and attorneys to obtain and update case and demographic information, as needed
Updates case history, address changes and complete all docket information
Enter fact-finder disposition for each petition
Completes previous day’s assignments
Copies completed docket for distribution
Perform related work, as assigned
Answers the telephone or perform customer service activities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and one to two years of progressively responsible clerical experience processing legal instruments and documents
Equivalent combinations of training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the essential functions of the class may substitute
After meeting minimum standards, successful completion of a panel review and/or interview process
Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation
Ability to perform the essential functions of a position in this class
Must work in person (not remote)
Benefits
City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships.
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City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
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