Orphans Court Support Specialist

Montgomery County, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County, PA is seeking a detail-oriented clerical assistant to support Attorneys and the Public in processing Orphans’ Court filings. The role involves assisting walk-ins, answering calls and emails, data entry, and using the court's case management system.

You will coordinate with the Judge’s staff, maintain calendars, prepare and seal documents, and assist with e-filings and archives. Prior legal office experience and familiarity with local court rules are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required.
• Minimum two years of related clerical or legal office experience in a court or legal setting.
• Knowledge of Local Rules of Orphans’ Court Procedure and Montgomery County software systems.
• Ability to work with attorneys, judges’ staff, public and other offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical assistance to attorneys and the public to ensure proper filings.
• Review paperwork submitted by attorneys and pro se filers to collect required data.
• Ensure documents are filled out and signed correctly and data entered into the system.
• Mail for Orphans’ Court Clerk opened and distributed to proper parties.
• Pull files for judges’ upcoming hearings and assist with e-filings as needed.
• Prepare documents for archiving, box and ship when required.
• Update calendar to keep filings and appeals current.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical support

Paralegal knowledge

Customer service

Court procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Court software systems

Job description

Montgomery County, PA is seeking a detail-oriented clerical assistant to support Attorneys and the Public in processing Orphans’ Court filings. The role involves assisting walk-ins, answering calls and emails, data entry, and using the court's case management system.

You will coordinate with the Judge’s staff, maintain calendars, prepare and seal documents, and assist with e-filings and archives. Prior legal office experience and familiarity with local court rules are preferred.