Administrative Technician- Clerk of Courts

Job Description

Department:                     Clerk of Courts        

Sub-Department:             N/A

Location:                          Main Courthouse

Address:                          1 Courthouse Sq, Suite 205, Carlisle, PA, 17013

Pay Grade:                      104   

Pay Rate:                         $19.06

FLSA Status:                   Non-Exempt

Employment Status:       Full Time 

Schedule:                        Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Reports to:                      Second Deputy   

Supervises:                     N/A

Job Summary:

To perform a variety of specialized departmental clerical duties and responsibilities within the assigned department.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Assists in the selection of criminal juries.
• Distribute, docket in computerized case management system, scan, and file all correspondence and documents filed with the department.
• Answers telephone and takes messages or transfers calls to proper individuals.
• Greets and assists the public by taking or providing information, receiving payments or directing them to proper locations.
• Prepares and processes required department documents, forms and reports as required.
• Operates computer, scanner, copier and other office equipment as needed.
• Expunges cases when ordered by the Court.
• Completes work produced by the assigned Judge.
• Attends in person or zoom criminal court proceedings in assigned courtroom to include gathering and dissemination of data for other departments and criminal justice agencies regarding the outcomes.
• Attends meetings and/or training sessions as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work: 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus some additional secretarial and computer training. 

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years working experience in an office setting and with the public preferred.
• Proficient in data entry/typing.
• Legal experience a plus.

Company Description

Mission Statement:To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance 
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension 
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt) 
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance