Salary: $19.36 Hourly
Location : District Court 15-1-01 West Chester, PA
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Job Number: 03411
Department: District Court
Division: Dist Court 15-1-01 West Chester
Opening Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Weekly Hours: 35
Shift: 8:30am-4:30pm
Summary
District Justice Clerk I - District Court 15-1-01 West Chester, PA
This position provides the District Court with basic level support services utlizing the Magisterial District Judge system. Work is performed under close supervision of the office supervisor and reviewed for accuracy. Candidate is responsible for case processing following the guidelines established by the State and County Rules of Court. Must possess the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. The individual applying for this position must have basic computer knowledge, communication skills, clerical abilities, and operate standard office equipment. Good organization skills, ability to prioritize work and interact with the public by telephone and in person is required
Essential Duties

• Docket traffic, non-traffic, civil and criminal complaints.
• Schedule hearings and record depositions at hearings.
• Collect, record, balance and deposit payments.
• Mail out citations through certified mail.
• Prepare, issue or recall warrants (print and serve to constables).
• Process and distribute daily mail.
• Create reports and/or lists as required.
• Perform clerical functions, as needed (type, fax, copy, etc.).
• Customer Service (answer phones, wait on customers at counter).
• Maintain file system.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 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.
• Ability to follow AOPC processing guidelines.
• Knowledge of Crimes Code.

Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
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

The County of Chester offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
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What is your highest level of education?

• No formal Education
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate or higher (includes Juris Doctorate and Medical Doctorate)

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How many years of job-related experience and/or training do you have?

• None
• less than 1
• 1+
• 2+
• 3+
• 4+
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• 9+

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