Magisterial District Court Secretary (MDJ Centre Hall)

Essential 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 costs 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 the County and state computer system.

Other Duties

• 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.