Court Clerk

2 weeks ago

West Chester, United States County of Chester Full time
Salary: $22.48 Hourly

Location : Justice Center - West Chester, PA

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 02806

Department: Clerk of Courts

Division: Clerk of Courts

Opening Date: 04/18/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Weekly Hours: Part Time

Shift: 8:30am-4:30pm, Varies

Summary

The Court Clerk provides clerical and support services to the courts and judges.

Criminal background check is required.

Essential Duties

  • Attend hearings and provide the court with all required files and paperwork related to the designated case.
  • Attend jury trials, non-jury trials, and suppression hearings.
  • Pull files for judges' cases and take to courtroom at appointed time.
  • Swear-in the panel and jury.
  • Swear-in all witnesses and list by name.
  • Maintain a list of all exhibits admitted by the judge and assume responsibility for the exhibits.
  • At conclusion of trial, return all files to Prothonotary.
  • Oversee ARD, drug court and miscellaneous petitions.
  • In the absence of the Clerk of Court, will need to assume clerk's duties.
  • Will occasionally need to share Tipstaff's duties.
  • Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications / Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge and skill with modern office equipment (fax, copier, calculator, etc.).
  • Accurate and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to establish priorities and carry tasks to completion.
  • Flexibility.
  • Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives.
  • Proactive.


Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
  • One to two years of court or criminal justice experience.
  • Strong customer service experience and/or skills.
  • Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
  • Ability to interface effectively with all levels of county management.
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong work ethic.

Additional Information

Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.

01

What is your highest level of education?
  • No formal Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)


02

How many years of customer service, court, general office, criminal justice, or closely related experience do you have?
  • None
  • less than 1
  • 1+
  • 2+
  • 3+
  • 4+
  • 5+
  • 6+
  • 7+
  • 8+
  • 9+


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