Part-Time MDC Clerk: Data Entry, Scheduling & Court Support

Lancopasheriff; Quarryville (PA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancopasheriff is seeking a part-time MDC Clerk in Quarryville, PA to perform clerical duties in a Magisterial District Court office. The role focuses on docketing civil and criminal matters, handling court costs, and assisting with hearing scheduling while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The position requires basic clerical knowledge, strong English communication, and the ability to operate standard office equipment. A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of policy.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of clerical practices and procedures commonly employed in governmental or judicial offices.
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation as used in governmental or judicial offices.
• Knowledge of operation of copier, fax, computer, computer applications, printers.
• Ability to quickly learn and retain basic knowledge of the court system and its software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and docket civil complaints and schedule civil hearings in coordination with the Judge’s schedule.
• Receive and record monies for court costs and process refunds when applicable.
• Receive motor vehicle citations and prepare warrants for open violations.
• Answer questions from the public, attorneys, and court staff about procedures and operations.
• Receive criminal complaints and prepare docket forms, subpoenas, warrants, and schedules for hearings.
• Manage funds: post deposits, issue checks to counties/states and prepare monthly reports.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Tools

Copier

FAX

Computer

Printers

Job description

Lancopasheriff is seeking a part-time MDC Clerk in Quarryville, PA to perform clerical duties in a Magisterial District Court office. The role focuses on docketing civil and criminal matters, handling court costs, and assisting with hearing scheduling while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The position requires basic clerical knowledge, strong English communication, and the ability to operate standard office equipment. A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of policy.