Court Clerk: Civil & Criminal Docket Specialist

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible healthcare plans

Job summary

Lancaster County is seeking a full-time Clerk for a Magisterial District Court office to perform clerical duties and adhere to established procedures. The role involves docketing civil and criminal matters, managing court costs, and assisting attorneys and the public with processes and information.

The position emphasizes data entry, accuracy in financial transactions, and coordinating with the Judge's schedule. A high school diploma and clerical experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school graduate.
• One year of clerical and/or typing experience in an administrative, governmental, judicial or law enforcement setting.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability to perform this job.

Responsibilities

• Receive and docket civil complaints; schedule civil hearings.
• Receive and record monies for court costs; account for funds and process refunds.
• Receive motor vehicle citations; prepare warrants for open violations; schedule hearings.
• Answer questions from the public, attorneys and officials about civil processes and court operations.
• Receive criminal complaints; prepare docket forms; issue summonses/warrants; prepare subpoenas and bail bonds; collect and post monies.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical work

Typing

Public interaction

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lancaster County is seeking a full-time Clerk for a Magisterial District Court office to perform clerical duties and adhere to established procedures. The role involves docketing civil and criminal matters, managing court costs, and assisting attorneys and the public with processes and information.

The position emphasizes data entry, accuracy in financial transactions, and coordinating with the Judge's schedule. A high school diploma and clerical experience are required.