What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Services Clerk (Trial Listing) position at Philadelphia, City of (PA)?
CONTACT INFORMATION
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Max Stklovsky
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone:215-686-3087
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email:Max.Stklovsky@phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL:
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the District Attorney's Office will be established as a result of this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS:
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.
The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:
Applicants will be evaluated and scored based on their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.
Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation, including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out-of-class documentation, etc., and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.
An Eligible List will be established the week of October 26th, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
Test Review:
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the District Attorney's Office with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND
2. EDUCATION:
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
3. EXPERIENCE:
Trial Listing Specialty
Three years of experience in clerical work, two years of which have involved processing a variety of legal documents.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.
Salary : $49,406 - $54,986