Court Administrative Assistant I

Franklin County, PA; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County is seeking a self-motivated Administrative Assistant I to maintain and coordinate clerical, secretarial and bookkeeping duties for the Magisterial District Judge’s Office. This role requires accuracy with forms, calendars, mail, and routine financial tasks in a small county government setting.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma with business/clerical training and 1–2 years’ experience in a minor judiciary or legal environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with business/clerical training including computers and bookkeeping training.
• 1-2 years working experience in the Minor Judiciary, legal environment, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares legal forms and documents including complaints, warrants, subpoenas, and notices.
• Files and dockets citations and all actions in each case.
• Manages calendar, schedules hearings, and handles mail and deposits.
• Interacts with the public and directs visitors to appropriate offices.
• Performs data entry and prepares financial reports and records.

Skills

English language

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Data entry

Education

High school diploma with business/clerical training

Some bookkeeping training

Tools

Computers/Printers

Job description

Franklin County is seeking a self-motivated Administrative Assistant I to maintain and coordinate clerical, secretarial and bookkeeping duties for the Magisterial District Judge’s Office. This role requires accuracy with forms, calendars, mail, and routine financial tasks in a small county government setting.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma with business/clerical training and 1–2 years’ experience in a minor judiciary or legal environment.