District Judge Secretary

Job Description

Position: District Judge Secretary

Department

Magisterial District Judges

Location

Erie County Courthouse

Status

Full Time

Starting Pay Rate

$15.26 Hourly

Hours Per Week

37.5

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Posting Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/06/2026

Pay Grade

NB07

Bargaining Unit

NON-BARGAINING

Posting Number

5915

Definition of Class

• Under general supervision, assists in the daily secretarial, clerical, and bookkeeping operations of the office of a Magisterial District Judge. Acts as an assistant secretary in a Magisterial District Judge's office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Typing of various legal and administrative forms. Typing and occasionally drafting correspondence. Act as receptionist for the Magisterial District Judge. Collect and docket various fines and/or civil payments. Prepare monthly and yearly financial reports for the State and County. Schedule hearings. Prepare bound over criminal cases for court. Give direction to public on magisterial district procedures. File cases. Process warrants. Inventory office supplies. Docket citations. Perform other related duties as required. Dealing with constables, out of county judicial offices. Responsible for daily deposits.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A good working knowledge of general secretarial skills, including computer skills. Good typing ability. Minimal bookkeeping skills. Ability to deal successfully with the public and professionals. Integrity. Confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 4 years of Clerical Experience
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 50 Words Per Minute with Accuracy

Conditions Of Employment

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