Appeals Court Clerk & Docket Specialist

Tishman Speyer Properties; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Health, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) and retirement plans

Telework up to 2 days/week after培训

Job summary

Superior Court Western District Prothonotary’s Office seeks a detail‑oriented clerk to manage docketing and processing of appeals from Notice of Appeal to final disposition. You will review filings for compliance, collect fees, and docket them in the case management system, coordinating with court offices as needed.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; prior court experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; and three years of clerical experience, preferably within a legal setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or training may be considered.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the case processing of an appeal from docketing of the Notice of Appeal through final disposition.
• Review legal filings for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and collect the appropriate filing fee.
• Docket legal filings in the case management system and forward them to the appropriate court office or judicial chambers for action.
• Issue appeal-related notifications, court orders and opinions to the parties in the appeal.
• Respond to inquiries from litigants and from Superior Court judicial chambers or offices.
• Filing, assist with incoming and outgoing mail, and other clerical work as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Superior Court Western District Prothonotary’s Office seeks a detail‑oriented clerk to manage docketing and processing of appeals from Notice of Appeal to final disposition. You will review filings for compliance, collect fees, and docket them in the case management system, coordinating with court offices as needed.

The role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; prior court experience is preferred but not required.