District Judge Secretary

County of Erie, PA; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Government is seeking a District Judge Secretary to support the Magisterial District Judge's office in the Erie County Courthouse. The role includes typing, filing, scheduling hearings, and handling court-related clerical tasks.

We require a High School Diploma or GED, at least four years of clerical experience, and the ability to type 50 WPM with accuracy. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with pay around $15.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 4 years of Clerical Experience
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 50 Words Per Minute with Accuracy

Responsibilities

• Typing of various legal and administrative forms and drafting correspondence.
• Act as receptionist for the Magisterial District Judge and handle deposits.
• Collect and docket fines and civil payments and prepare financial reports for the State and County.
• Schedule hearings, file cases, process warrants, and maintain office records.

Skills

Typing 50 WPM

Secretarial skills

Computer skills

Public interaction

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Under general supervision, assists in the daily secretarial, clerical, and bookkeeping operations of the office of a Magisterial District Judge. Acts as an assistant secretary in a Magisterial District Judge's office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Typing of various legal and administrative forms. Typing and occasionally drafting correspondence. Act as receptionist for the Magisterial District Judge. Collect and docket various fines and/or civil payments. Prepare monthly and yearly financial reports for the State and County. Schedule hearings. Prepare bound over criminal cases for court. Give direction to public on magisterial district procedures. File cases. Process warrants. Inventory office supplies. Docket citations. Perform other related duties as required. Dealing with constables, out of county judicial offices. Responsible for daily deposits.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A good working knowledge of general secretarial skills, including computer skills. Good typing ability. Minimal bookkeeping skills. Ability to deal successfully with the public and professionals. Integrity. Confidentiality.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 4 years of Clerical Experience
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 50 Words Per Minute with Accuracy

Position: District Judge Secretary

Department Magisterial District Judges
Location Erie County Courthouse
Status Full Time
Starting Pay Rate $15.26 Hourly
Hours Per Week 37.5
Exemption Status Non-Exempt
Posting Date 10/30/2026
Closing Date 11/06/2026
Pay Grade NB07
Bargaining Unit NON-BARGAINING
Posting Number 5915

Definition of Class

• Under general supervision, assists in the daily secretarial, clerical, and bookkeeping operations of the office of a Magisterial District Judge. Acts as an assistant secretary in a Magisterial District Judge's office.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Typing of various legal and administrative forms. Typing and occasionally drafting correspondence. Act as receptionist for the Magisterial District Judge. Collect and docket various fines and/or civil payments. Prepare monthly and yearly financial reports for the State and County. Schedule hearings. Prepare bound over criminal cases for court. Give direction to public on magisterial district procedures. File cases. Process warrants. Inventory office supplies. Docket citations. Perform other related duties as required. Dealing with constables, out of county judicial offices. Responsible for daily deposits.
• The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• A good working knowledge of general secretarial skills, including computer skills. Good typing ability. Minimal bookkeeping skills. Ability to deal successfully with the public and professionals. Integrity. Confidentiality.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 4 years of Clerical Experience
• Must be able to Type a Minimum of 50 Words Per Minute with Accuracy

Conditions Of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Erie County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Erie County Government values the power of diversity in our workforce. Our goal is to continue developing inclusive workforce policies that require individual equality, support the diversity of employee experiences, and include unique perspectives.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.