Civil Court Office Support Specialist

County of Berks, PA; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, PA is seeking an Office Support specialist for the Civil Division. The role focuses on receiving documents related to the Original Process and reporting service details to the Court of Common Pleas.

This position requires strong clerical abilities and discretion in handling sensitive information. The position offers a starting rate of $23.22 per hour and a 35-hour workweek with typical office hours.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required; experience in civil/criminal judicial system preferred.
• Ability to perform routine clerical tasks and handle confidential information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to assist the public in person or by phone.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process documents (e.g., complaints, summons, writs) from various sources.
• Report service details to relevant parties and update case records.
• Calculate costs payable to the Sheriff and process subpoenas and related filings.
• Assist the public with questions about the office and duties.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

County of Berks, PA is seeking an Office Support specialist for the Civil Division. The role focuses on receiving documents related to the Original Process and reporting service details to the Court of Common Pleas.

This position requires strong clerical abilities and discretion in handling sensitive information. The position offers a starting rate of $23.22 per hour and a 35-hour workweek with typical office hours.