Court Clerk – Remote-Eligible Docketing & Appeals Support

Pennsylvania Courts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Telework up to 2 days per week after培训

Paid time off: 13 holidays, 12 sick, 2

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Pennsylvania Courts is seeking a clerical professional to oversee appeal case processing from docketing to final disposition. The role includes reviewing filings for compliance with court rules, docketing in the case management system, and issuing notices, orders, and opinions to parties.

The successful candidate will handle inquiries from litigants and court offices, manage mail, and perform related clerical duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of clerical experience, preferably within a legal setting.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the case processing of an appeal from docketing through final disposition.
• Review legal filings for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and collect the appropriate filing fee.
• Docket legal filings in the case management system and forward them to the appropriate court office or judicial chambers for action.
• Issue appeal-related notifications, court orders and opinions to the parties.
• Respond to inquiries from litigants over the phone or in person and inquiries from Superior Court judicial chambers or offices.
• Filing, assist with incoming and outgoing mail, and other clerical work as required.

Skills

Clerical experience

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pennsylvania Courts is seeking a clerical professional to oversee appeal case processing from docketing to final disposition. The role includes reviewing filings for compliance with court rules, docketing in the case management system, and issuing notices, orders, and opinions to parties.

The successful candidate will handle inquiries from litigants and court offices, manage mail, and perform related clerical duties.