Court Clerk: Manage Cases, Payments & Hearings

County-of-York; Lewisberry (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

York County Government seeks an MDJ office clerk to support district court operations. You will handle case filings, payments, and hearing coordination, while assisting with training and ensuring compliance with AOPC/MDJS guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years' clerical experience, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, public, and agencies. This on-site role offers growth in a county government setting.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of clerical experience or equivalent training/experience.
• Proficiency in word processing, data entry, and office equipment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and record-keeping abilities.
• Effective communication with the public and agencies; professional demeanor.
• Discretion with confidential information; ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to court and county policies and procedures.
• Monitor and record dispositions, issue warrants, subpoenas, and hearing notices.
• Review filings for proper venue and maintain filing records.
• Coordinate training of staff and cross-train on case types and processes.
• Receive payments, issue receipts, and reconcile daily transactions.
• Prepare aged cases for archives per records retention schedule.
• Attend mandatory MDJS training sessions.
• Assist with outreach to attorneys, litigants, and the public.

Skills

Clerical experience

Word processing

Data entry

Office equipment

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MDJS computer system

Job description

York County Government seeks an MDJ office clerk to support district court operations. You will handle case filings, payments, and hearing coordination, while assisting with training and ensuring compliance with AOPC/MDJS guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years' clerical experience, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, public, and agencies. This on-site role offers growth in a county government setting.