Administrative Clerk

Erie County, Pennsylvania; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,634,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Courthouse in the Domestic Relations department seeks an Administrative Clerk to perform clerical tasks, data entry, and processing of court-related documents under general supervision.

The role requires PACSES knowledge, strong organization, and the ability to maintain files and respond to inquiries. Starting pay is $13.58 per hour, full-time (37.5 hours/week), non-exempt, with a posting window through 10/02/2026.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of PACSES and clerical processes in financials, customer service, intake, establishment and enforcement.
• Ability to work independently, maintain clerical records, and assist in preparing accurate reports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with clients and resolving problems.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied clerical tasks in Domestic Relations, including data entry and processing court-related forms.
• Maintain control over correspondence, collect data for reports, and manage records and files.

Skills

PACSES knowledge

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Keyboarding / computer software coursework

Job description

• Under general supervision, performs varied clerical tasks in Domestic Relations. These employees are usually given more complex responsibilities and are expected to perform at a higher level than entry-level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of the (PACSES) Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System in all areas of Domestic Relations. Performs related duties as required, including the data entry and processing of documents in completing Court related forms. Maintains control over incoming and outgoing correspondence relating to specialized departments and collects data for statistical reports. Consolidates, classifies, and checks important material for completeness including but not limited to court orders, legal documents, and preparation of materials for presentation in court. Processes records and maintains files and office records.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the screens and procedures of PACSES (Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System) as well as clerical processes of financials, customer service, intake, establishment, and enforcement. Capability to work independently, maintain the necessary clerical records, and assist in preparing accurate reports. Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact while dealing with the clients, giving and obtaining information, and in making proper disposition of problems.
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Course work in keyboarding and computer business software.

Position: Administrative Clerk

Department Domestic Relations
Location Erie County Courthouse
Status Full Time
Starting Pay Rate $13.58 Hourly
Hours Per Week 37.5
Exemption Status Non-Exempt
Posting Date 09/17/2026
Closing Date 10/02/2026
Pay Grade NB05
Bargaining Unit NON-BARGAINING
Posting Number 5870

Definition of Class

• Under general supervision, performs varied clerical tasks in Domestic Relations. These employees are usually given more complex responsibilities and are expected to perform at a higher level than entry-level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of the (PACSES) Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System in all areas of Domestic Relations. Performs related duties as required, including the data entry and processing of documents in completing Court related forms. Maintains control over incoming and outgoing correspondence relating to specialized departments and collects data for statistical reports. Consolidates, classifies, and checks important material for completeness including but not limited to court orders, legal documents, and preparation of materials for presentation in court. Processes records and maintains files and office records.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the screens and procedures of PACSES (Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System) as well as clerical processes of financials, customer service, intake, establishment, and enforcement. Capability to work independently, maintain the necessary clerical records, and assist in preparing accurate reports. Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact while dealing with the clients, giving and obtaining information, and in making proper disposition of problems.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Course work in keyboarding and computer business software.

Conditions Of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Erie County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Erie County Government values the power of diversity in our workforce. Our goal is to continue developing inclusive workforce policies that require individual equality, support the diversity of employee experiences, and include unique perspectives.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.