Court Enforcement & Docketing Specialist

County of York; York (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

County of York is seeking an Enforcement Worker/Court support staff member to handle primary secretarial duties, docketing and court scheduling for contempt matters. You will interact with clients, attorneys and the Public Defender’s office, ensuring accurate filings and timely court documentation.

This role requires thorough knowledge of PACSES procedures, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Basic communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical computations.
• Familiarity with operation and daily maintenance of office equipment.
• Ability to type, spell and punctuate accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly court list and bench warrant list to designated recipients.
• Maintain scheduling of cases for contempt court.
• Process bench warrants issued out of Contempt court; vacate bench warrants as needed.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys and chambers, on a regular basis by way of phone, in person and other means of technology.
• Scan/Copy relevant case information in preparation for contempt court.
• Attend/Observe court and take notes to aid in recording information pertinent to enforcing the Court’s directives as needed.
• Field phone calls related to contempt court.
• Complete contempt court docketing.
• Review and forward Motions for Reconsideration for Court review.
• Locate and pull cases needed for contempt court.
• Act as liaison between our office and Public Defender’s office, keeping them informed of contempt court schedules.
• Review/process filings received by DRS clients/attorneys for accuracy; regarding contempt/warrant proceedings
• Deliver necessary files/documents to the Bench when requested
• Maintain contempt court calendar for contempt hearings/bench warrants to be held before members of the Bench
• Provide back-up coverage for any member of the support staff as needed.
• Have a general knowledge of applicable Statue, Rules and Regulations that govern the operation of the office.
• Demonstrate proficiency with general, duty-specific and duty-related portions of the PACSES (Pennsylvania Child support Enforcement System) System.
• Comply with all computer and office security and safety procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Attend periodic trainings about PACSES, the support system or other relevant topics to enhance work performance.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor, Director, or Assistant Director

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Typing speed

Bilingual beneficial

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lektriever filing system

Job description

County of York is seeking an Enforcement Worker/Court support staff member to handle primary secretarial duties, docketing and court scheduling for contempt matters. You will interact with clients, attorneys and the Public Defender’s office, ensuring accurate filings and timely court documentation.

This role requires thorough knowledge of PACSES procedures, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.