District Court Operations Specialist

COUNTY OF LEHIGH; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Lehigh is seeking a court clerk to support the magisterial district court at a decentralized facility under supervision. You will process Civil, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal, Traffic, and Non-Traffic cases, enter filings in the MDJS system and prepare notices.

The role requires handling payments, bank deposits, and financial reporting, plus assisting in implementing new procedures and coordinating with the District Court Operations Manager and Magisterial District Judge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of PA Rules of Court and local procedures is preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process civil, landlord/tenant, criminal, traffic and non-traffic cases in MDJS.
• Receipts payments and prepares bank deposits daily.
• Prepare financial reports and assist in new procedures.
• Support District Court Operations Manager and other clerical staff.

Skills

PA Rules knowledge

Public communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MDJS

LCARS

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Video conferencing

Job description

County of Lehigh is seeking a court clerk to support the magisterial district court at a decentralized facility under supervision. You will process Civil, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal, Traffic, and Non-Traffic cases, enter filings in the MDJS system and prepare notices.

The role requires handling payments, bank deposits, and financial reporting, plus assisting in implementing new procedures and coordinating with the District Court Operations Manager and Magisterial District Judge.