What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Clerk - PT position at Chester County of Pennsylvania?
Summary
The Court Clerk is responsible for attending all assigned criminal court hearings, Juvenile Court hearings, and Dependency Court hearings. Provide the Criminal Court Judges with all required files and documentation related to the designated caseload and become proficient in criminal courts
Essential Duties
- Attend all assigned court hearings on a daily basis.
- Complete and distribute all paperwork related to caseload after court hearings are completed.
- Assist in jury selections, seating the jury during criminal trials. This to include professional public speaking, reading verdicts in court, etc.
- Catalogue all exhibits related to caseload.
- Attend ARD and Drug Court hearings.
- Complete and distribute all paperwork related to ARD and Drug Court hearings.
- Assist support staff in docketing court sentencing on the computer and the billing of related sentencing.
- Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow office protocol.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish priorities and remain focused on daily operations.
- Flexible, with an ability to complete assignments as needed.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters.
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice.
- Two to three years of experience in a criminal justice setting.
- CPCMS knowledge/ability
- General knowledge and understanding of County of Chester policies and procedures.
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.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
- Basic Office Skills, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer)
- Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to walk, climb stairs, and lift or carry items weighing two to five pounds. On rare occasions, the employee will need to stand; reach above shoulders; bend at the waist or work bent at the waist; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; climb a ladder; and twist or rotate at the waist.
There are no special vision requirements listed for this position.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- Employee will spend 85% of the time sitting in a courtroom.
- Employee will spend 15% of the time sitting at a desk.
- Ability to work extended hours, as necessary.
