Administrative Technician - Clerk of Courts

Location: Main Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Sq, Suite 205, Carlisle, PA, 17013

Pay Rate: $19.06 per hour • Full Time • Non-Exempt

About the Role

Perform a variety of specialized departmental clerical duties and responsibilities within the Clerk of Courts department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection of criminal juries.
• Distribute, docket in computerized case management system, scan, and file all correspondence and documents filed with the department.
• Answer telephone and take messages or transfer calls to proper individuals.
• Greet and assist the public by taking or providing information, receiving payments, or directing them to proper locations.
• Prepare and process required department documents, forms, and reports as required.
• Operate computer, scanner, copier, and other office equipment as needed.
• Expunge cases when ordered by the Court.
• Complete work produced by the assigned Judge.
• Attend in-person or Zoom criminal court proceedings in assigned courtroom, including gathering and disseminating data for other departments and criminal justice agencies regarding outcomes.
• Attend meetings and/or training sessions as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus some additional secretarial and computer training.
• 3–5 years of working experience in an office setting and with the public preferred.
• Proficient in data entry/typing.
• Legal experience a plus.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

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 to increase 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 of 5 days per year after 2 years of service for both Non-Exempt and Exempt
  • Personal: 3 days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
  • Sick: 5 days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
  • 12 Paid County Holidays (no waiting period)
• 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