Secretary I - DJ Office - Lansford

COUNTY OF CARBON - NON-UNION JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #18 (Repost)

POST DATE: March 17, 2025

Application and job description may be obtained from:

Karen Sweeney, Assistant Court Administrator

Carbon County Courthouse, Court Administration Office, 3rd Floor

4 Broadway, P.O. Box 131, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Telephone: (570) 325-8556 Extension 3200, Fax (570) 325-9449

or the application may be downloaded on line at www.carboncourts.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: March 28, 2025. Applications to be filed with Karen Sweeney in Court Administration.

DEPARTMENT: Magisterial District Courts – LANSFORD OFFICE

POSITION: DJ Secretary I

SALARY RANGE: Grade/Step 3A - $14.91 per hour

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Department Profile: Magisterial District Courts are the first level of court in the Pennsylvania legal system. Magisterial District Judges—or MDJs, as they are called—preside over traffic ticket cases, landlord tenant evictions, civil cases below $12,000 in value, summary trials for minor criminal citations, as well as preliminary arraignments and preliminary hearings (the first steps in most misdemeanor or felony criminal prosecutions). Magisterial District Court 56-3-03 is located in Lansford, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, and is presided over by the Honorable Magisterial District Judge Beth Dodson. MDJ Dodson’s court covers the Boroughs of Lansford, Nesquehoning and Summit Hill and East Penn and Mahoning Townships.

Typical Duties: The essential duties of this position are to prepare a variety of legal forms and documents including criminal/civil complaints, warrants, subpoenas, bonds, commitments and notices; file and docket citations, complaints and all actions taken in each case; process certified/registered mailings of complaints, court orders; interview and screen callers; answer routine telephone inquiries and direct callers to appropriate individual; schedule appointments and assist in maintaining monthly calendar; receive fines and costs due and make appropriate recording, posting and record keeping for same; make bank deposits as required; notify constables and Sheriff’s Department regarding warrants and related matters; work on daily/nightly reports as required; process mail.

Minimum Qualifications: This position must be able to speak and understand the English language and follow oral and written instructions; must possess the ability to compose letters and reply to routine correspondence using excellent grammar skills and spelling; ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, work effectively with clients, co-workers and others; maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records; technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment; knowledge of legal terminology; knowledge in the operation and procedures of the civil and criminal court system; must be able to prepare and maintain files and reports and possess excellent organizational skills and ability to handle a variety of duties accurately and efficiently.

Additional Qualifications/Preferences

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, plus business training, including computers and accounting. Four (4) years working experience in a legal environment, and/or experience in government are preferred

Applicant must complete a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Pre-employment testing for this position will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Law Library, at the Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and nondiscriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15