Court Clerk: Docket, Records & Hearings Support

Lancaster County; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Lancaster County Government is seeking a full‑time clerical professional to perform essential office duties in a Magisterial District Court office. This is a full performance clerical role with procedures aligned to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

Responsibilities include docketing civil complaints, recording funds, processing citations, assisting the public and attorneys, and handling payroll and court financials in a compliant, timely manner.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school graduate with business coursework.
• One year of clerical and/or typing experience in a governmental or legal setting.
• Any equivalent combination of education and training that provides required knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and docket civil complaints, schedule civil hearings.
• Receive and record monies for court costs and refunds.
• Receive motor vehicle citations and prepare warrants for open violations.
• Answer questions from the public and attorneys about court processes.
• Receive criminal complaints; prepare docket forms; schedule hearings; prepare subpoenas and bail.

Skills

Data entry

Typing

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lancaster County Government is seeking a full‑time clerical professional to perform essential office duties in a Magisterial District Court office. This is a full performance clerical role with procedures aligned to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

Responsibilities include docketing civil complaints, recording funds, processing citations, assisting the public and attorneys, and handling payroll and court financials in a compliant, timely manner.