Job description

COUNTY OF CARBON - NON-UNION JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #3 (Repost)

POST DATE: February 17, 2023

Application and job description may be obtained from:

Karen Sweeney, Assistant Court Administrator

Carbon County Courthouse, Court Administration Office, 3rd Floor

4 Broadway, P.O. Box 131, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Telephone: (570) 325-8556 Extension 3200, Fax (570) 325-9449

or the application may be downloaded on line at www.carboncourts.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: March 3, 2023. Applications to be filed with Karen Sweeney in Court Administration.

DEPARTMENT: Magisterial District Courts – PALMERTON OFFICE

POSITION: DJ Secretary I

SALARY RANGE: Grade/Step 3A - $14.33 per hour

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (37.5 hours per week)

This position performs clerical, secretarial and bookkeeping duties in the Magisterial District Court.

The essential duties of this position are to prepare a variety of legal forms and documents including criminal/civil complaints, warrants, subpoenas, bonds, commitments and notices; file and docket citations, complaints and all actions taken in each case; process certified/registered mailings of complaints, court orders; interview and screen callers; answer routine telephone inquiries and direct callers to appropriate individual; schedule appointments and assist in maintaining monthly calendar; receive fines and costs due and make appropriate recording, posting and record keeping for same; make bank deposits as required; notify constables and Sheriff’s Department regarding warrants and related matters; work on daily/nightly reports as required; process mail.

This position must be able to speak and understand the English language and follow oral and written instructions; must possess the ability to compose letters and reply to routine correspondence using excellent grammar skills and spelling; ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, work effectively with clients, co-workers and others; maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records; technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment; knowledge of legal terminology; knowledge in the operation and procedures of the civil and criminal court system; must be able to prepare and maintain files and reports and possess excellent organizational skills and ability to handle a variety of duties accurately and efficiently.

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, plus business training, including computers and accounting. Four (4) years working experience in a legal environment, and/or experience in government are preferred.

Applicant must complete a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

Pre-employment testing for this position will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in Conference Room 312 at the Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.33 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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