Court Clerk – Appeals Docketing & Remote Work

Pennsylvania Courts; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 2 days per week

Excellent benefits program

State retirement plans

Salary increases

Student loan forgiveness plans

Job summary

Pennsylvania Courts is seeking a clerical professional to oversee the case processing of appellate matters from Notice of Appeal through final disposition. You will docket filings, ensure compliance with rules, and communicate with litigants and court offices. Training will cover all duties.

The position offers a 35-hour work week with excellent benefits, potential telework up to 2 days per week after training, and growth opportunities within state retirement and loan forgiveness programs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the case processing of an appeal from the 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 either over the phone or in person and inquiries from Superior Court judicial chambers or offices.
• Filing, assist with incoming and outgoing mail, and other clerical work as required.

Skills

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pennsylvania Courts is seeking a clerical professional to oversee the case processing of appellate matters from Notice of Appeal through final disposition. You will docket filings, ensure compliance with rules, and communicate with litigants and court offices. Training will cover all duties.

The position offers a 35-hour work week with excellent benefits, potential telework up to 2 days per week after training, and growth opportunities within state retirement and loan forgiveness programs.