MDC Clerk PT

County of Lancaster; Erie (Erie County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A part-time clerical position is available at the County of Lancaster, supporting the Magisterial District Court. The role involves various administrative tasks including data entry, processing payments, and scheduling hearings. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a clerical role within a relevant setting. Join us to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school graduate with coursework in business practices.
• One year clerical/typing experience in administration or law.
• Ability to perform job-related tasks reliably.

Responsibilities

• Docket civil complaints and schedule hearings.
• Receive and account for court funds and fees.
• Provide information to the public regarding court operations.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High school graduate with coursework in standard business practices

Job description

locations Magisterial District 02-1-02-2205 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA

time type Part time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id JR-2025-362

Starting Compensation:

$17.71/Hourly

Our full-time positions come with an array of excellent benefits including comprehensive healthcare coverage, a pension plan, flexible spending accounts, and a tuition reimbursement program.

At Lancaster County, we understand the importance of work-life balance. That's why we offer paid time off for sick, vacation, and holidays, an employee assistance program, and family medical leave.

If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join us in serving the community!

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• This is part-time performance clerical work carrying out specific procedural processes within a Magisterial District Court office.
• Assignments may require data entry or the use of other office equipment with emphasis on accomplishing assigned functions in accordance with the Magisterial District Judge Automated Office Clerical Procedures Manual promulgated by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Receive and docket civil complaints, schedule civil hearings in coordination with the Judge’s schedule.
• Receive and record monies for court costs. Account for such funds and process refunds when applicable upon case completion.
• Receive motor vehicle citations; identify pending citations; prepare warrants for open violations.
• Answer questions from the public, lawyers, representatives from other offices in the Court, the County, the State, and related organizations about general functions and operations of the office; explain civil complaint process; provide information to attorneys and Court officials on cases.
• Receive criminal complaints; prepare completed docket transcript forms in all criminal cases; prepare summonses and warrants; schedule preliminary hearings; prepare subpoenas; prepare bail bonds; receive, write receipts for, and record bail money.
• Receive fees, court costs, fines, and record monies received; post to accounts; prepare and deliver bank deposits daily; prepare weekly checks to County and State; prepare and submit monthly reports to the State and other jurisdictions on monies assessed and received; issue checks to constables and restitution checks to victims.
• Prepare payroll, office supply orders, petty cash reimbursement forms, and other forms required by the Court Administration Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education equivalent to high school graduate, including coursework in standard business practices.
• One year of clerical and/or typing experience in an administrative, governmental, judicial, or law enforcement setting.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform this job.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Successful completion of Background Investigation

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans' status. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.