What are the responsibilities and job description for the DJ Clerk I position at Chester County of Pennsylvania?
Summary
The District Justice Clerk I provides clerical support to process court documents, schedule court hearings and assist the District Justice in Court procedures.
Essential Duties
- Docket traffic, non-traffic, civil and criminal complaints.
- Schedule hearings and record depositions at hearings.
- Collect, record, balance and deposit payments.
- Mail out citations through certified mail.
- Prepare, issue or recall warrants (print and serve to constables).
- Process and distribute daily mail.
- Create reports and/or lists as required.
- Perform clerical functions, as needed (type, fax, copy, etc.).
- Customer Service (answer phones, wait on customers at counter).
- Maintain file system.
- Order and maintain supplies.
- 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.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work directly with the public.
- Strong and accurate typing and data processing skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic mathematical skills and the ability to handle money.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, postage machine, etc.)
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: - One to two years of administrative experience.
- Knowledge of vehicle laws and regulations.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of standard district court procedures and policies
- Able to provide procedural information without providing legal advice.
- Ability to follow AOPC processing guidelines.
- Knowledge of Crimes Code.
Additional Information
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
- Basic Word skills
- Basic Excel skills
- Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
- Basic Internet skills
