What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary III - Full-time - Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts position at County of Armstrong?
This position is full-time at $15.00 per hour. 37.5 hours per week. M - F, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Overall Responsibilities:
To perform varied secretarial and administrative functions in a timely manner to assure efficient operation of Prothonotary’s office; and to act as liaison between the office and other County agencies and/or departments. Includes preparation of complex litigation, forms, procedures and related duties, which includes the use of discretion, independence and judgment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Attend court proceedings for criminal, civil, juvenile and domestic hearings; swear witness and jury; document criminal data into computer system; prepare Court Orders for Judge; control custody of exhibits in court cases; assist in selection of jury; assists attorneys and customers at counter with a variety of department needs including but not limited to researching judgments, liens and civil cases.
Performs routine accounts receivable functions. Enters and maintains civil and criminal case database. Prepares and distributes copies of documents as directed. Performs general clerical duties such as data entry, copying, proofreading and printing. Operates and maintains typewriter, computer, and other office equipment. Prepares and processes required department forms and reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent, plus some computer and bookkeeping skills required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Working experience in office environment, county government, court system, and any acceptable combination of training and experience. Individual must have complete knowledge of the duties of the Office of Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts including experience using the Common Pleas Case Management System.
Comprehensive benefit package includes contributory healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and lump sum death benefit; contributory pension; monthly vacation and sick day accrual, 14 paid holidays.
Armstrong County considers qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, service animals, familiar status, veteran status, gender, non-job related disability, or any other legally protected status.
Overall Responsibilities:
To perform varied secretarial and administrative functions in a timely manner to assure efficient operation of Prothonotary’s office; and to act as liaison between the office and other County agencies and/or departments. Includes preparation of complex litigation, forms, procedures and related duties, which includes the use of discretion, independence and judgment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Attend court proceedings for criminal, civil, juvenile and domestic hearings; swear witness and jury; document criminal data into computer system; prepare Court Orders for Judge; control custody of exhibits in court cases; assist in selection of jury; assists attorneys and customers at counter with a variety of department needs including but not limited to researching judgments, liens and civil cases.
Performs routine accounts receivable functions. Enters and maintains civil and criminal case database. Prepares and distributes copies of documents as directed. Performs general clerical duties such as data entry, copying, proofreading and printing. Operates and maintains typewriter, computer, and other office equipment. Prepares and processes required department forms and reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
High school diploma or equivalent, plus some computer and bookkeeping skills required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Working experience in office environment, county government, court system, and any acceptable combination of training and experience. Individual must have complete knowledge of the duties of the Office of Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts including experience using the Common Pleas Case Management System.
Comprehensive benefit package includes contributory healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and lump sum death benefit; contributory pension; monthly vacation and sick day accrual, 14 paid holidays.
Armstrong County considers qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, service animals, familiar status, veteran status, gender, non-job related disability, or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $15