Orphans’ Court Filing & Docket Clerk

Montgomery County, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County, PA is seeking an Orphans’ Court Clerk Assistant to provide clerical support for attorneys and the public, process filings, and maintain the court docket calendar. You will assist in data entry, e-filing questions, and preparing documents for hearings under supervision.

The role requires detail orientation, ability to work with diverse stakeholders, and familiarity with court procedures. Weekend or archival duties may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associate degree or Paralegal/Legal office certificate is a plus.
• Minimum of two years of related clerical or legal office experience, preferably in a court or legal setting.
• Must have knowledge of Local Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure and Montgomery County software systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical assistance to attorneys and the public to ensure proper filings.
• Review paperwork submitted by attorneys or pro se filers to collect required information for data entry.
• Ensure all documents are filled out and signed properly; data is entered into the software.
• File documents, open mail, and distribute to proper parties; pull files for upcoming hearings.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Clerical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Court filing software

Job description

Montgomery County, PA is seeking an Orphans’ Court Clerk Assistant to provide clerical support for attorneys and the public, process filings, and maintain the court docket calendar. You will assist in data entry, e-filing questions, and preparing documents for hearings under supervision.

The role requires detail orientation, ability to work with diverse stakeholders, and familiarity with court procedures. Weekend or archival duties may be required as needed.