Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is work at the full performance level within the court system. The clerical duties, which are technical in nature, involve Criminal and Civil Court cases with a high degree of security and confidentiality. Typical responsibilities include: Receptionist duties, assisting supervisor with a variety of administrative details, supervising non-technical operations, operating typewriter, personal computer, word processor, data entry equipment, and other general office equipment. Other responsibilities include maintaining court calendar sorting and routing mail, maintaining warrant ticklers, and fiscal responsibility for filing fees and fines paid etc.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Docketing new cases
• Filing
• Answering phones
• Accepting payments
• Processing payment orders
• Waiting on the public at the counter
• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Issuing of warrants
• Maintaining ticklers
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office duties
• Daily contact with distraught sometimes aggressive people

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate with two (2) years experience
• Ability to effectively relate to and work with the general public
• Ability to interpret what court function can best serve individuals seeking service
• Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact in receiving callers, and walk in clients in giving and obtaining information, and in making proper disposition of problems
• Thorough knowledge of AOPC Clerical Procedure Manual in District Justice Courts or ability to learn same
• Ability to type 60 wpm with no less than a B accuracy
• Ability to effectively operate a typewriter, personal computer, word processor, data entry equipment, calculator, adding machine, office supplies, copy machines and other general office equipment
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex and written instructions and compile clear concise routing reports with limited instructions
• Ability to perform other tasks or office functions as assigned

Company Description

County of Lycoming is a county in the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and comprises the Williamsport Metropolitan Area. Lycoming is Pennsylvania's largest county by area and is a great place to live and work, offering outdoor adventures, history and culture, and sporting events.

Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is County of Lycoming’s top priority and that starts with our employees.

We offer an award-winning comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical and dental coverage, innovative wellness programs, extensive professional development opportunities, and more.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan

Additional Benefits & Programs

• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service 1st Credit Union Membership
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans
• Wireless Discounts