Court Clerk: Docket, Cash Handling & Case Support

Lancaster County; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 3,500 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancaster County government seeks a dedicated Clerk at the Magisterial District Court to perform full performance clerical work following established procedures. The role involves docketing civil complaints, processing court fees, handling criminal case documents, and assisting the public with court processes.

Strong typing and data entry skills are essential, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school graduate.
• One year of clerical/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; identify pending citations; prepare warrants for open violations.
• Answer questions from the public, lawyers, representatives from other offices, and the public about general functions and operations of the office; Explain the civil complaint process; provide information to attorneys and Court officials on particular cases.
• Receive criminal complaints; prepare docket transcript forms; prepare summonses and/or warrants; schedule preliminary hearings; prepare subpoenas; prepare bail bonds; receive, write receipts for and record bail money.
• Receive fees, court costs, fines, and record monies received; post to accounts; prepare and deliver bank deposits; prepare weekly checks; submit monthly reports; issue checks to constables and restitution checks to victims.
• Prepare payroll, office supply orders, petty cash reimbursement forms and other forms required by the Court Administration Office.

Skills

Clerical experience

Typing

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Lancaster County government seeks a dedicated Clerk at the Magisterial District Court to perform full performance clerical work following established procedures. The role involves docketing civil complaints, processing court fees, handling criminal case documents, and assisting the public with court processes.

Strong typing and data entry skills are essential, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.