Court Clerk I: Docket, Hearings & Public Service

Chester County of Pennsylvania; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County PA District Justice Office is seeking a District Justice Clerk I to provide clerical support for processing court documents, scheduling hearings, and assisting the District Justice in court procedures.

Responsibilities include docketing cases, recording deposits, handling payments, managing mail, and maintaining filing systems. Strong customer service, data entry, and organizational skills are essential to support daily court operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months to one year of job-related experience and/or training.
• Excellent customer service and the ability to work with the public.
• Strong and accurate typing and data processing skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills and ability to handle money.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, copier, postage machine, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Docket traffic, non-traffic, civil and criminal complaints.
• Schedule hearings and record depositions.
• Collect, record, balance and deposit payments.
• Mail out citations through certified mail.
• Prepare, issue or recall warrants (print and serve to constables).
• Process and distribute daily mail.
• Create reports and/or lists as required.
• Perform clerical functions as needed (type, fax, copy, etc.).
• Customer Service (answer phones, wait on customers at counter).
• Maintain file system.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

Skills

Customer service

Typing / data entry

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mathematics / money handling

Organizational skills

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in related role (6–12 months)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Chester County PA District Justice Office is seeking a District Justice Clerk I to provide clerical support for processing court documents, scheduling hearings, and assisting the District Justice in court procedures.

Responsibilities include docketing cases, recording deposits, handling payments, managing mail, and maintaining filing systems. Strong customer service, data entry, and organizational skills are essential to support daily court operations.