MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT SECRETARY in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania at County of Centre

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT SECRETARY

Salary Grade: 5 $18.98/hour

Shift Available: Full – Time (Non-Exempt)

Office Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday (Actual work hours established by department to include unpaid lunch)

Budgeted Hours: 7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week

Summary of Job Functions:
• Prepares a variety of legal forms and documents including criminal/civil complaints, warrants, subpoenas, bonds, commitments, notices, etc.
• Files and dockets citations, complaints, and all actions taken in each case.
• Processes certified mailings of criminal/civil complaints, court orders, etc.
• Answers telephone inquiries and directs callers to appropriate individual.
• Schedules hearings and appointments and maintains court calendar.
• Collects fines and cots and makes appropriate recording, posting, and recordkeeping for same. Writes checks and makes bank deposits as required.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Enters data in computer, types various forms, reports, and correspondence.
• Proficient in both county and state computer system.
• Maintains up-to-date manuals for department use.
• Orders office supplies for department as needed.
• Interacts with other County offices as necessary.
• Directs clients to courtroom or other county offices.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent, and some business/clerical training, including computers. Two (2) years working experience in legal environment, or experience in government preferred.

For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov

Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer