Appellate Clerk 1 - Harrisburg, United States - Administrative Office of PA Courts

Administrative Office of PA Courts

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Harrisburg, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Department Profile
The Appellate Court Clerk I performs complex clerical work to ensure proper documentation, maintenance and archival of
court records relative to the operational services of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's Prothonotary's Office. The position
involves accurate filing of legal records, timely data entry, accurate relaying of case status and procedural information.
reports directly to the Chief Clerk; work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Clerk and Deputy Prothonotary
and is reviewed through direct observation, observations from persons served, and results obtained.

**Typical Duties

Reviews legal filings for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure
Enters information from filings into the electronic case management system (PACMS) while reviewing documents

- for compliance with the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Issues appropriate correspondence to parties regarding procedural inquiries and deficient filings.
Prepares documents for internal processing and transmittal to judicial chambers.
Responds to inperson and telephone inquiries regarding procedures and case status and court action.
Performs general office administrative duties, including verifying docket entries, processing fees collection, copying,

- scanning, and faxing.

Assist with disposition of case records in accordance with records retention policy.
Performs other clerical work, as required.

**Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree with at least two years of clerical experience in a professional, legal or court setting.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered.
Satisfactory criminal background check required.

**Additional Qualifications/Preferences

Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and observe confidentiality in the performance of job duties.
Ability to lift boxes of up to 30 lbs. and to sit and perform data entry to a major portion of the workday.

How to Apply
**will not be accepted), along with a cover letter noting salary requirements to: Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation, _

- race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. _

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal _

- opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring and _
- employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and nondiscriminatory hiring and _
Appellate Clerk I

Department:
Prothonotary's

Office Salary:
$37,648 - $44,021

Location:
Harrisburg, PA

Post Date:
April 15, 2024