Department Support

County of Blair; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 14,877 - 21,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% employer-paid PPO healthcare

Pension plan

14 annual paid holidays

Job summary

A local government office in Hollidaysburg is seeking a Department Support member to join the Prothonotary Office. The role involves processing legal documents, answering public queries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong clerical experience, alongside effective communication and customer service skills. A competitive benefits package is included, and the starting wage is $13.09/hour for a 35-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• At least one year's clerical experience.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality.
• Courteous, professional, patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Docketing daily filings.
• Receiving and time-stamping legal documents.
• Pulling physical files and making copies.
• Assigning case numbers.
• Mailing correspondence.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Employee retirement results in our search for Department Support within the Blair County Prothonotary Office. Our hire performs assigned duties of a processing nature that require attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness; compliance with legal requirements and regulations; and serving the public by answering questions, explaining procedures, and receiving payments.

Responsibilities

• Docketing daily filings
• Receiving and time‑stamping legal documents
• Pulling physical files and making copies
• Assigning case numbers
• Mailing correspondence
• Processing marriage licenses
• Completing address changes
• Processing appeals
• Processing records from Magisterial District Courts

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year’s clerical experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Courteous, professional, patient demeanor
• Experience maintaining confidentiality
• Computer literacy

Benefits

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer‑paid PPO healthcare with vision and three‑tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short‑term disability, life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time‑off provisions.

Starting wage is $13.09/hour for a 35‑hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER