Clerical Specialist

YWCA USA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lancaster County Government is seeking a clerical team member to perform various office support functions in a courthouse setting. This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage files and data entry with care.

Reporting to the Deputy Prothonotary, the position supports back office operations and archival tasks, requiring a high school diploma and at least one year of office experience. Excellent attention to detail and reliable teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of office experience with data entry preferred.
• Ability to type and locate files within an organized filing system.

Responsibilities

• Back Office Support
• Archiving - Preparation of Files

Skills

Attention to detail

Typing

Data entry

File management

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Starting Compensation: $18.60/Hourly

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

• This is a clerical position that performs various office support functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Deputy Prothonotary

Essential Job Functions

• Back Office Support
• Archiving - Preparation of Files

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year of office experience that includes computer data entry
• Any combination of equivalent education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Competency in the operation of basic office equipment: computer, copier, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to type/keyboard proficiently
• Ability to locate files within an organized filing system
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public in person and on the phone
• Work cooperatively with co-workers
• Work cooperatively with other courthouse personnel
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and pursue an effective course of action
• Ability to review documents, locate and analyze data, enter appropriate information accurately into the computer
• Ability to review correspondence and pleadings, analyze dispositions, perform simple math calculations, process requests and documents

Required Licenses/Certifications/Clearances

• None

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to transport dockets and indices weighing up to 25 lbs. to various locations in the courthouse
• Retrieve and accurately re-file documents in file folders on shelves ranging from I foot to 6 feet in height
• Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and effectively
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.