What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Clerk of Judicial Records - Civil Division position at COUNTY OF LEHIGH PENNSYLVANIA?
Description:
- Examines filings, legal documents, and other records presented by the public and/or legal staff to ensure compliance with Rules of Civil Procedure encompassing the mandated legal filing requirements
- Assists the public and/or legal staff with electronic filing of legal documents
- Accepts, processes, and dockets legal documents
- Processes passport applications in conformance with the U.S. Department of State guidelines
- Analyzes, provides recommendations, and implements improvements in electronic filing procedures for legal documents
- Corresponds with the public and/or legal staff regarding acceptance or rejection of filings, legal documents, and other records
- Communicates with legal staff within the Lehigh County Courthouse regarding filings, legal documents, and other records
- Accepts, receipts, and processes payments for matters filed with the Civil Division
- Performs related work as required"
Education:
G.E.D. or High School Diploma
Comments:
Interested applicants must submit a completed County application, resume and cover letter for consideration. Applicants can check the status of this posting via the County's Website at Job Posting Status to learn if the position is open, pending, or has been closed. The appointing Authority will directly contact those applicants they are interested in as potential candidates for this position.
Employee must provide own transportation.