Appellate Court Clerk 1 - Supreme Court

Posted 4 days ago

pennsylvania courtsNew Kingstown (PA)

Legal Support Workers, All Other Courts

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$39,649 - $46,362

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About the role

Appellate Court Clerk IThe Appellate Court Clerk I performs complex clerical work to ensure proper documentation, maintenance and archival of court records relative to the operational services of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's Prothonotary's Office. The position involves accurate filing of legal records, timely data entry, accurate relaying of case status and procedural information. Candidate must demonstrate flexible and efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize workloads. This position reports directly to the Chief Clerk; work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Clerk and Deputy Prothonotary and is reviewed through direct observation, observations from persons served, and results obtained.

Primary Duties:

Reviews legal filings for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure
Enters information from filings into the electronic case management system (PACMS) while reviewing documents for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Issues appropriate correspondence to parties regarding procedural inquiries and deficient filings.
Prepares documents for internal processing and transmittal to judicial chambers.
Responds to in-person and telephone inquiries regarding procedures and case status and court action.
Performs general office administrative duties, including verifying docket entries, processing fees collection, copying, scanning, and emailing.
Assist with disposition of case records in accordance with records retention policy.
Performs other clerical work, as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree with at least two years of clerical experience in a professional, legal or court setting. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered. Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Additional Qualifications/Preferences:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and observe confidentiality in the performance of job duties.
Ability to lift boxes of up to 30 lbs. and to sit and perform data entry to a major portion of the workday.
Job Highlights35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Excellent Judiciary benefits program including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment.13 paid holidays and accrued paid time off.
Parking provided, salary increases, student loan forgiveness plan, employee assistance programs, and Judiciary retirement plans.

Salary Information

Starting Salary: $39,649 - $46,362 Starting salary will vary depending upon the qualifications and employment history of the selected candidate.

Location: Harrisburg

Department: Middle District Filing Office

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