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General Clerk

County of Delaware, PA
Media, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Salary : $34,452.60 Annually

Location : Media, PA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300139

Department : District Justice

Opening Date : 09 / 06 / 2024

Summary

The General Clerk in the District Office provides clerical support to process court documents, schedule court hearings and assist the District Justice in Court procedures.

Essential Duties

  • Receives / processes criminal complaints filed by general public and local police.
  • Processes bail monies posted at / or following arraignment hearings.
  • Receives / processes request for hearing continuances, change of venue, etc. from defense or prosecuting attorneys regarding criminal cases.
  • As necessary, issues criminal warrants on defendants.
  • Receives / proceeses non-trafflc citations,
  • Schedules appropriate hearlng / date / tlme or accepts / processes payment of fines.
  • Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements :

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Additional Information

    Physical Demands :

    While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; bend at the waist while working; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach or work with arms above shoulder height, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds for a distance of between 20 and 250 feet, work with an uncommon level of noise, and drive a vehicle. On rare occasions, the employee will need to push items weighing up to 30 pounds or lift items up to 30 pounds to a height of 8 feet, and use your senses to taste or smell.

    There are no specific vision requirements listed for this position.

    Work Environment :

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Will be dealing with potentially irate customers on a daily basis.
  • Other :

  • This position requires professionalism.
  • Must be able to deal tactfully with the customer and maintain your composure.
  • The County of Delaware offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, retirement, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

    Salary : $34,453

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