MDC Clerk PT

JOB SUMMARY

This is part time performance clerical work carrying out specific procedural processes within a Magisterial District Court office.

Assignments may require data entry or the use of other office equipment with emphasis on accomplishing assigned functions in accordance with the Magisterial District Judge Automated Office Clerical Procedures Manual promulgated by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Receive and docket civil complaints, schedule civil hearings in coordination with the Judge’s schedule.

Receive and record monies for court costs. Account for such funds and process refunds when applicable upon case completion.

Receive motor vehicle citations; identify pending citations; prepare warrants for open violations.

Answer questions from public, lawyers, representatives from other offices in the Court, the County, the State and related organizations, and the public about general functions and operations of the office; Explain civil complaint process; provide information to attorneys and Court officials on cases.

Receive criminal complaints; prepare completed docket transcript form in all criminal cases; prepare summonses and/or warrants; schedule preliminary hearings; prepare subpoenas; prepare bail bonds; receive, write receipts for and record bail money.

Receive fees, court costs, fines, and record monies received; post to accounts; prepare and deliver bank deposits on daily basis; prepare weekly checks to County and State; prepare and submit monthly reports to the State and other jurisdictions on monies assessed and received. Issue checks to constables and restitution checks to victims.

Prepare payroll, office supply orders, petty cash reimbursement forms and other forms required by the Court Administration Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education equivalent to high school graduate, including course work in standard business practices.
• One year of clerical and/or typing experience in an administrative, governmental, judicial or law enforcement setting.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and ability to perform this job

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

Successful completion of Background Investigation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.